2001 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jaguar XK8. That ranks 5th out of 7 XK8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 36,425 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 2 | 20% | 36,425 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 20% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | 39,825 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Jaguar XK8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Hydraulic fluid leak in power roof system. *tr
Air bag warning light lights up when adult passenger sits in passenger seat and buckles safety belt. Car is 2001 jaguar xk8. Jaguar usa says vehicle is out of warranty...too bad! Cost to repair approx $1400. Can you help? *tr
Failure of the secondary timing chain tensioners. This results in the need for a complete rebuild of the engine. I am told by the dealer that they have seen a few of these since it is poorly designed. When you research this on the net, it appears that the problem is known to jaguar owners and…
I was recently made aware that an extremely dangerous condition that occurred with my 2001 vehicle was something that should have been prevented. It was considered a recall item on jaguars in model years 1997- 1999 (jaguar service action number: s514, subject: throttle closed position operation…
While driving my 2001 jaguar xk-8/ cv. At highway speed with the top down, the hydraulic fluid from the convertible top started leaking from the center lock down mechanism on the windshield frame. At first i thought it was windshield wiper spray from the car in front of us. I wiped my face with my…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Jaguar XK8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.