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Major Problems with Jaguar XK8 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Jaguar XK8 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the XK8. Older XK8 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Jaguar XK8 problems by years

Worst Jaguar XK8 Problems

HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2000 Jaguar XK8 May 2, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 69000 miles

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 should pay the $1,500.00 for repair, that just covered the lines and not the interior which was covered in oil. i have been told by many repair shops that this is dead common in these cars, why has there not been a factory recall as ...

SIDE/WINDOW
1999 Jaguar XK8 March 3, 2001 Victims: 1

Vehicle was involved in a 15 mph collision hitting a tree in which passenger's side air bag deployed, causing passenger to receive face burns and a fractured arm.*ak *slc

HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2001 Jaguar XK8 October 19, 2002 Victims: 1 Mileage: 13000 miles

Consumer states that while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost the power steering without warning and almost lost control of the vehicle. dealer contacted. ts the consumer also stated that there was smoke coming from under the hood and a fluid leak. scc

What is the most common problem with Jaguar XK8?

Overall the worst problem with Jaguar XK8 relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific XK8 years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 STRUCTURE 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 ENGINE 3 ROOF AND PILLARS 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 POWER TRAIN 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 AIR BAGS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 FRONTAL 1 WHEELS 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 TREAD/BELT 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 IGNITION 1 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 CONTROL ARM 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LOWER ARM 1 COLUMN 1 FLUID 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 ENGINE 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Jaguar XK8 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.