Complaints
83
Crashes
18
Fires
3
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Jaguar Xj8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:68,139 mi
#28 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:66,108 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:98,636 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Jaguar Xj8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 68,139 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | — | 66,108 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | 1 | 98,636 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | 7,518 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 38,025 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,139
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,108
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,636
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,518
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,025
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Jaguar Xj8 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Jaguar Xj8 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Jaguar Xj8 has 83 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Jaguar Xj8?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (12 complaints, avg 68,139 mi); Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints, avg 66,108 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 98,636 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Jaguar Xj8?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,069 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Jaguar Xj8?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Jaguar Xj8 include 18 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Jaguar Xj8 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Jaguar Xj8 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Jaguar Xj8?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension failures) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jaguar Xj8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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