MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jaguar XJ

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2008 Jaguar XJ
RENDERED 2026-09-16T15:44:39.366Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJ Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1986: 1 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 2000: 13 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 13 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 12 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2008: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19861
19951
19971
199811
200013
20022
20032
200413
20056
200611
20074
20085
20100
201116
20127
20138
201412
20157
20168
20172
20181
20191

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.

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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, 20100304

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, 20150327

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, 20090601

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Jaguar XJ — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.