1998 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jaguar XK8. That is the most of any XK8 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 31%), typically at around 49,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 31% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 22% | 57,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% | 75,286 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 13% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 9% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 47,125 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 88,286 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 107,065 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jaguar XK8 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
Risk: Should this occur, limited opening of the throttle will occur, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
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.
Would not start, battery run down in less than one week. Stationary
Why hasn't jaguar been ordered to recall the 1997 through 2002 1/2 models for the timing belt tensioner plastic guide issue? It has been reported here in the past, and is widely known across the internet. I would just like to know why nhtsa hasn't considered this design defect to be eligible for a…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xk8. The contact stated that when driving between 35-50 mph, there was a growling noise coming from the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant when accelerating and the noise does would not stop until the vehicle reached 50 mph and above…
1998 xk8 stalled at freeway speeds. Third incident. Dealer unable to duplicate; no repair suggestions. *tr
In two separate instances, my 1998 jaguar xk8 has stalled while driving at highway speeds. In both cases, i had started the engine from cold at about 50 degrees ambient temperature, driven about three miles in city traffic, and then entered the freeway. Within about 1 1/2 miles, at a speed near…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jaguar XK8?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.