1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 Sports years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports. That ranks 2nd out of 2 XK8 Sports model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 21,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 83,763 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Automatic transmission failure, manufacturer never reported to me about the recall on the tranmission the dealer refused to answer my questions about why recall service never was performed. I recommended scheduled maintenance every time.*ak
Convertible roof motor ceased to operate. *nm
Other Jaguar XK8 Sports years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 XK8 Sports | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Jaguar XK8 Sports a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XK8 Sports model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.