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1997–2004 · 8 model years

Jaguar XK8 recalls & problems by year

10 recalls and 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199832 complaints
Most recalls19982 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401997: 30 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 32 complaints, 2 recalls1999: 23 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 11 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 10 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 1 recalls19971998199920002001200220032004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 XK8—19 mpg100000
2003 XK8—19 mpg160000
2002 XK8—18 mpg140010
2001 XK8—18 mpg1102020
2000 XK8—18 mpg1111020
1999 XK8—17–18 mpg1231010
1998 XK8—18 mpg2321000
1997 XK8——2300100

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 cooling30
  • Power train17
  • Electrical system14
  • Vehicle speed control12
  • Visibility8
  • Service brakes, hydraulic8
  • Suspension7
  • Structure7