2000 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jaguar XK8. That ranks 4th out of 7 XK8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 27% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 75,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 18% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Jaguar XK8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
I was parked in my driveway, after driving home from the local supermarket with the convertible top down - and upon pressing the "roof" button to raise and lower the top to it's closed position - i noticed that the right rear (passenger side) quarter window would not raise up closed like the left…
I was driving about 65 miles an hour on the freeway when my knee bumped the ignition/key and turned the car off. I did not think much of it at the time and was able to handle the dangerous situation. After seeing all the serious issues with gm and chrysler thought i should drop you a line. *tr
I WAS INSIDE MY VEHICLE ([redacted]) I WAS ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN. THE HYDRAULIC LINES WHICH FEED THE MOTOR FAILED AND HYDRAULIC FLUID (3-4OZ'S) POURED OUT FROM THE TOP WHERE THE LIGHT CONSOLE IS IN THE HEADLINER OF THE CAR ONTO ME. SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE LIGHT CONSOLE AS IT WAS…
My wife an i have a 2000 jaguar xk8 convertible and the plastic hydraulic lines ruptured above the interior light spraying hydraulic oil everywhere inside the car, including on us, i contacted the manufacturer and after a month or constant calls they didn't feel it was a problem of theirs and i…
The inside rear view mirror on the 2000 jaguar xk8 failed before i purchased it in march. It is an auto chromatic mirror that is supposed to dim at night. However, when it failed it clouded up the mirror and it is very difficult to see, there are 2 images, and it doesn't dim at night. I spoke to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Jaguar XK8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.