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1998–1999 · 2 model years

Jaguar XJ8L recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199815 complaints
Most recalls19990 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1999 XJ8L—18 mpg091140
1998 XJ8L—18 mpg0151020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling9
  • Power train4
  • Fuel system, gasoline2
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Electrical system2
  • Engine2
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Structure1