MYRModel Year Report

1997 Jaguar XK8

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1997 Jaguar XK8
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:17:24.435Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XK8 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1997: 30 complaints 1997 1998: 32 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004
1997: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
199730
199832
199923
200011
200110
20024
20036
20040

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JAGUAR XK8. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180816

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 JAGUAR XK8 ON POLARIS PARKWAY @50MPH, THE CAR LOST TOTAL POWER. I HAD TO WEAVE OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN ORDER TO REDUCE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT..

NHTSA ODI report, 20120722

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

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FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT UNITS REPLACED - ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED ECM UNIT TO BE REPLACED - CAR NOW AT DEALER 11/11/02. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021115

RECALL REPAIRS ON SUSPENSION/DIFFERENTIAL DELAYED BECAUSE DEALER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970821

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970414 — suspension

THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN BECOME DISPLACED ALLOWING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS.

Campaign 97V045000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Jaguar XK8 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V045000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Jaguar XK8 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.