MYRModel Year Report

1998 Jaguar XK8

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1998 Jaguar XK8
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:17:19.618Z

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, 1998 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
1998: 32 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199730
199832
199923
200011
200110
20024
20036
20040

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, other — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. *TS ALSO THE ANTENNA AND POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030616

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980316 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.

Campaign 98V022000 — 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

1998 Jaguar XK8 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V022000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Jaguar XK8?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.