1998 Jaguar Xj8 Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Jaguar Xj8.
Complaints
100
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Jaguar Xj8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:71,683 mi
#211 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:58,904 mi
#310 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:64,967 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Jaguar Xj8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | — | — | 71,683 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | — | — | 58,904 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | — | 64,967 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | 1 | — | 56,567 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 44,509 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 116,941 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 90,750 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 104,656 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 64,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 55,600 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 65 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi |
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