2003 Jaguar XK8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XK8 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar XK8. That ranks 6th out of 7 XK8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 58,326 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 29,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Jaguar XK8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Informed by jaguar service dealer in cerritos on 02/07 and 09/27/13 that transmission had failed and required replacement. Conducted online research during the last two months and discovered that the auto was demonstrating the exact failure as 1999 jaguar xk8 (recall no. 478 - replace…
After slowing the car, the transmission downshifted in a harsh, sudden manner, and then the car accelerates abruptly and surges forward with a "clunking" sound. An amber warning was displayed on the dash saying "gearbox fault". If someone was in front of the car when it surged forward they might…
I own a 2003 xk8 jaguar convertible with standard factory wheels.. My tire went flat while driving on the freeway. The flat could not be repaired because the wheel had cracked on the inside of the wheel, causing the air to leak from the tire. The wheel was not involved in any major collision but…
Consumer had considerable problems with a dead battery. *ph *sc *jb
The combination of the tires and the new dynamic stability control system produced a situation where if there's low temperature/snow on the ground, the vehicle would only move at a crawl. *ph *jb
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar XK8?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, electronic stability control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Jaguar XK8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.