Model year record
1999 Jaguar JX8 recalls & problems
The 1999 Jaguar JX8 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, other (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Jaguar JX8.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, otherStorage › Fuel gauge system | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition › Module | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
AS FUEL FILTER WAS BEING REPLACED, AND NO PRESSURE IN THE FUEL LINE, FUEL POURED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE. IF FUEL FILTER FAILS DURING HOT EXHAUST PIPE, FIRE IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR. THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL FILTER IS A HAZARDOUS CONDITION, AS IT IS UNDER THE FUEL TANK AND ABOVE AN EXHAUST PIPE. *TR
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
LTR FORWARDED FROM EPA TRANSMITTING CORRESPONDENCE FROM CONGRESSMAN BONNER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT WHO HAS CONCERNS ABOUT A REAR VIEW MIRROR EXPLODING IN A 1999 JAGUAR XJ8. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE MIRROR SPRAYED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE SEATS AND CONSOLE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS A TOXIC MERCURY COMPOUND AND THAT THE MIRROR EXPLODING WAS NOT UNCOMMON. *JB
- Vehicle speed control
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 12 TIMES. EACH TIME THE BILL HAS BEEN BETWEEN $900.00 AND $1500.00 THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM. THE THROTTLE CONTROL HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. THE ENGINE LIGHTS GO ON IN THE DASH AND THE CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE LAST SERVICE FOR THIS COMPLAINT WAS THE FIRST PART ON JULY. THIS IS THE 14TH OF JULY AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY FORCING MY HUSBAND TO EDGE INTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND STOP THE CAR, TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND WAIT. THE LAST REPAIR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE LAST AND WE REFUSED TO PAY YET AGAIN FOR THE SAME REPAIR. NOW WE ARE AGAIN WAITING FOR THE NEXT…
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
DEALER SAID THEY HAD SEEN OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE SPARK PLUG FAILURE. THEY REPLACED BOTH THE PLUGS AND FUEL GASKET AND FUEL SENDER AT NO CHARGE. I WAS LUCKY, THE CAR WAS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE WHEN IT FAILED. I HAD NO POWER AT ALL. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT ALONE AND THE CAR FAILED, I COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS DANGER. WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR, IT WAS CLEAR IT WAS NOT THE BATTERY BECAUSE I HAD THE RADIO AND LIGHTS JUST NO TURN OVER OF THE ENGINE AT ALL. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS STICKING. WHEN I WOULD FILL THE TANK, OCCASIONALLY, THE DASH INDICATOR WOULD NOT REGISTER THE FILLING. THE NEEDLE EVENTUALLY, HOWEVER, WOULD COME UP TO INDICATE A FULL TANK. SOMETIMES, TURNING OFF THE ENGINE…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.