2002 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jaguar XK8. That ranks 7th out of 7 XK8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 25% | 21,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Jaguar XK8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
There is a common throttle body failure in 2002 jaguars. When this failure occurs, the car goes into "fail safe" mode and reduces speed to 30 mph, creating a hazard on highways with limited access. Investigation has revealed that this is a common failure of an non-wear component, and represents a…
2002 jaguar xkr check engine light illuminated and gas fumes could be smelled.*mr the vehicle check engine light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and explained that it was nothing serious and likely due to something in the emission system. When the vehicle was taken in for it's 20000 mile…
Problems with wind noise on driver's side window. *mr the front door was hard to open, the j gate clicked all the time when braking, air leaked in the driver's front window along with noise, there was a hum noise when going at highway speeds, and the center console light flashed. *sc *jb
Convertible top was moving very slowly while opening. Next one of the hydralic lines from convertible top broke off and sprayed fluid all over passengers. Consumer feels this is very dangerous. Please provide any further information.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jaguar XK8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.