1997 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Jaguar XK8. That ranks 2nd out of 7 XK8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 33%), typically at around 52,802 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 | 10 | 33% | 52,802 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 17% | 40,850 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 7% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 79,900 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 7% | 124,005 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 7% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 20,224 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Jaguar XK8 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: The differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension can become displaced allowing the output shaft to become detached from the differential unit.
Risk: If the output shaft separates, the rear suspension would collapse on the affected side resulting in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential serial number and repair or replace the necessary parts.
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 1997 jaguar xk8. While driving 40 mph and slowing to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle…
While driving the vehicle the drivers seat suddenly began moving forward with the seat back leaning forward as well. This forced me up against the steering wheel almost crushing me. I tried to use the seat controls to stop the movement and return the seat to it's proper position but the switch…
While driving my 1997 jaguar xk8 on polaris parkway @50mph, the car lost total power. I had to weave out of the middle lane in order to reduce a potential accident.. *tr the local jaguar dealer tested and reported that the throttle body failed thus causing vehicle to lose all power...during the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jaguar xk8. The contact drove the vehicle to the shopping center and when she attempted to restart it, she was unsuccessful. The repair shop inspected the vehicle and found that the tension bar failed, which caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was towed away. The…
1997 jaguar xk8 recall for defective wheel bearings. Consumer states that front right tire locked up. Consumer was informed of the defective wheel bearing. He would like more info and investigation of this problem. *kb the right front roller bearing failed. *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jaguar XK8?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Jaguar XK8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XK8 model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.