1999 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jaguar XK8. That ranks 3rd out of 7 XK8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 22%), typically at around 49,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 5 | 22% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 22% | 64,672 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 13% | 70,149 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 13% | 61,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 61,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 55,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jaguar XK8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Jaguar XK8.
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 1999 jaguar xk8. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would shift into limp home mode and it would not accelerate faster than 5 mph. He also stated that the warning light would illuminate and the computer module would indicate that there was an anti slip defective. The…
I removed foot from accelerator and applied brake. Car surged forward. I shifted foot farther to left and continued brake application and car stopped. I discovered that brake and accelerator pedals too close together so that, when foot applied to brake, right side of foot can inadvertently press…
I own a jaguar 1999 xk8- it has repeatedly gone into the "limp home mode" while on the freeway twice causing cars around me to crash while avoiding me. I have had the car into the dealer multiple times and spent thousands to fix this problem but it still recurs. I have just had a different shop…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jaguar xk8. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalls without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the electronic stability module, electrical wiring, and spark plugs. A technician stated that the vehicle goes into a lymph mode…
Hydraulic lines, located over windshield, which operate convertible top, leak and spray hydraulic fluid into eyes of driver. This nearly resulted in loss of control of vehicle. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jaguar XK8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.