1997 Jaguar Xk8 Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Jaguar Xk8.
Complaints
40
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Jaguar Xk8 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:66,135 mi
#24 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:101,500 mi
#33 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:40,850 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Jaguar Xk8.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 66,135 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 101,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 40,850 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 142,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | 79,900 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | 1 | 146,023 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | 101,986 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | 101,986 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | 20,224 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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