1998 Jaguar XJR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJR years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jaguar XJR. That is the most of any XJR model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,687 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Jaguar XJR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 33% | 20,687 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 22% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jaguar XJR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Jaguar XJR.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
May 29, 2012 airbag deployed as car was being unlocked in a parking lot. Vehicle was not running, merely being unlocked with the key fob, as i attempted to enter, the airbag of the drivers side, embedded in the drivers seat, blew, striking me in the head and bagging my head against the outer edge…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xjr. The contact stated that she opened the front driver's door and the seat cushion air bag inadvertently deployed and knocked her to the ground. The contact lost several teeth. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the air bag wire was…
Seat support bracket (driver side right rear) cracked in half causing seat to shift suddenly. Causing driver to make unintended steering inputs. Second occurrence same as above except left rear bracket cracked in half on june 10, 2012 *tt
While driving driver side seat attachment broke at the left rear. When this occurred the seat tilted to the lift side of the door. Dealership replaced the seat track and electronic assembly. This was a common problem with these vehicles.*ak
While driving vehicle lost power and all warning lights started flashing.*mr (nar) *cb
Other Jaguar XJR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XJR | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XJR | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 XJR | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 XJR | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XJR | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XJR | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 XJR | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 XJR | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 XJR | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJR?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, seats problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jaguar XJR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Jaguar XJR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJR model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.