2008 Jaguar XJ
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
2008 Jaguar xjl consumer stated vehicle lost cruise control. *bf the consumer stated a warning that read "Cruise unavailable park brake default" Illuminated on the dashboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-04
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar XJ. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel and the front end of the vehicle started to shake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-27
Also filed under Suspension
Visibility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.
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This is a design flaw. My Jaguar XJ has electrochomatic mirrors and they are supposed to lighten and darken with the reflection of lights. At night it is very difficult to see out of my mirrors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-01
Also filed under Structure
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Jaguar XJ reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jaguar XJ?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Jaguar XJ have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.