2000 Jaguar XJV8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 19, 2015 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XJV8 years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jaguar XJV8. That is the most of any XJV8 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 55%), typically at around 55,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Jaguar XJV8 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling6 · ~55,250 mi
Electrical System3 · ~87,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~63,000 mi
Suspension1
Visibility/wiper1 · ~37,244 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling655%55,250——
Electrical System327%87,000——
Power Train19%63,000——
Suspension19%———
Visibility/wiper19%37,244——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122003: 1200312004: 1200412006: 1200612007: 1200712008: 2200822009: 1200912011: 1201112015: 120151

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Jaguar XJV8 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Jaguar XJV8.

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 2000 jaguar xjv8. The contact stated that there was a dark, oily liquid substance coming out of the rear view mirror, which damaged the interior and plastic of the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken in for diagnostic testing. The technician…

Visibility/wiper · received Aug 19, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10749851

My 2000 xj8 jaguar, with approximately 36k miles, began running very badly and surging unexpectedly. The car became very dangerous to drive and i narrowly avoided having, what could have been severe accidents, on more than one occasion. The car was taken to two jaguar dealers, who could not…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 14, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10412295

My 2000 xj8 begins to surge after the vehicle runs for a few minutes. You must stand on the brake pedal with both feet to keep from surging into another car at a stop sign or red light. The dealer in tucson, az replaced an ac component, which did not solve the problem. The el paso, tx dealer…

Electrical System · received Aug 17, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10280645

Was driving my 2000 jaguar xk8 on interstate 55 in illinois when there was a "pop" that sounded like a speaker going out. Smoke rushed out of the dashboard vents. A fire occurred within the dashboard. Flaming pieces of plastic and parts dropped to the floormat and set fire to the carpet. The…

Electrical System · received Sep 9, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10241632

Car purchased in jan 2003 problem first occurred in aug 2004 while driving my normal route to work. Called dealer and explained that a warning light came on "engine coolant low" . Asked them to advise me on what to do. They said to bring in asap. I took car in the following day and they said they…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 1, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10236660

Other Jaguar XJV8 years

← 1999 XJV8 · 2002 XJV8 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 XJV820
2002 XJV820
2000110
1999 XJV811
1998 XJV811

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar XJV8?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Jaguar XJV8?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.