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1998–1999 · 2 model years

Jaguar XK8 Sports recalls & problems by year

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19983 complaints
Most recalls19991 recall
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1999 XK8 Sports——120000
1998 XK8 Sports——130000

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 cooling2
  • Power train2
  • Unknown or other1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Electrical system1