MYRModel Year Report

2002 Jaguar XJ8

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2002 Jaguar XJ8
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:03.102Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 54 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 54 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006
1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 54 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006

2002: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199883
199911
200113
20022
20033
200454
20056
20064

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

Let me begin by saying our car is driven by my girlfriend who literally drives like a grandma. First thing that happened is our transmission went out at approx 95,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-09

Also filed under Engine

Engine

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Jaguar XJ8 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Jaguar XJ8 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 2002 Jaguar XJ8?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Jaguar XJ8 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.