Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Jaguar Xj Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#22 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
#31 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:68,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Jaguar Xj.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 49,901 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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