1998 Jaguar XJV8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJV8 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Jaguar XJV8. That ranks 4th out of 5 XJV8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Jaguar XJV8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Jaguar XJV8 recalls (1)
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Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.
Risk: This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 mph.
Fix: Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xjv8. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated and then came to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle and the limp home mode feature displayed on the instrument panel. The limp home mode feature would not allow him to drive the vehicle more than…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJV8?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jaguar XJV8?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Jaguar XJV8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJV8 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.