2000 Jaguar XK8
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Show complaint excerpts
Butterfly valve located in the fuel line stuck, causing gas not to go to the engine. This resulted in vehicle cutting off while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-16
We can smell gasoline in the passenger area of the car. It happens whether the windows are up or down, whether the air conditioning is on or off, whether the convertible top is up or down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-11
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.
Visibility
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Show complaint excerpts
I was parked in my driveway, after driving home from the local supermarket with the convertible top down - and upon pressing the "Roof" Button to raise and lower the top to it's closed position - I noticed that the right rear (Passenger side)...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-30
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Jaguar XK8 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2000 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 2000 Jaguar XK8?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar XK8 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.