1998 JAGUAR XJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
74
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 JAGUAR XJ
The 1998 JAGUAR XJ has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 74 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ, potentially affecting up to 5,379 vehicles.
Recall 98V022000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 5,379 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NOT SURE EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I HAVE HAD THE COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM AND WATER PUMP REPLACED. THERE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE PLACEMENT OF WHERE THE GAS CAP IS LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE (ON TOP NEAR THE TRUNK) RATHER THAN ON THE SIDE. WHEN THERE IS A HARD RAIN, WATER LEAKS INTO THE GAS TANK; DIRT AND DEBRIS GATHER IN THE OPENING FOR THE GAS TANK AND MUST BE FREQUENTLY CLEANED OUT. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN WILL REFUSE TO START AGAIN. IN READING COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ABOUT THE PLASTIC PARTS USED IN THE ENGINE, PERHAPS THIS IS MY PROBLEM. AS FAR BACK AS THE COMPLAINTS GO ABOUT THE UNRELIABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL TO DETERMINE WHY THE CAR WILL JUST STOP RUNNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
NOT SURE EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I HAVE HAD THE COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM AND WATER PUMP REPLACED. THERE APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE PLACEMENT OF WHERE THE GAS CAP IS LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE (ON TOP NEAR THE TRUNK) RATHER THAN ON THE SIDE. WHEN THERE IS A HARD RAIN, WATER LEAKS INTO THE GAS TANK; DIRT AND DEBRIS GATHER IN THE OPENING FOR THE GAS TANK AND MUST BE FREQUENTLY CLEANED OUT. THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN WILL REFUSE TO START AGAIN. IN READING COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ABOUT THE PLASTIC PARTS USED IN THE ENGINE, PERHAPS THIS IS MY PROBLEM. AS FAR BACK AS THE COMPLAINTS GO ABOUT THE UNRELIABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL TO DETERMINE WHY THE CAR WILL JUST STOP RUNNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
UPPER RADIATOR HOSE BLEW OFF ENGINE AFTER BEING PARK IN MY GARAGE. *NM
GEAR SHIFT LOCKED UP.
DRIVE SHAFT--WHEELS, U JOINTS OUT OF BALANCE.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JAGUAR XJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 74 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
21106 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
STEERING RACK KNOCKING OR RATTLING - REVISED LOWER STEERING COLUMN/RACK RETURN LINE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
20417 — TIRES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION/SHIMMY IN THE TIRE ASSEMBLY, MODEL XK 2002 AND 2003.*JB
30351 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OIL LEAKS FROM THE OIL FILTER THAT LOOSEN. *JB
41209 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THIS TECHNICLA BULLETIN PROVIDES CLEANING INFORMATION / PROCEDURE FOR AIR PARTICLE FILTERS. *TT
41210 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A WHISTLING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM. *TT
41207 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 812256 - ON MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A GURGLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE GURGLING NOISE IS RARE AND ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS STATIONARY; THE RADIO IS OFF; THE A/C IS ON; AND / OR THERE IS...
20604 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BRAKE VIBRATION OR JUDDER. *TT
41206 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR CONDITION REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT LEAK.*JB
20415 — SUSPENSION
IN THE EVENT OF CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED TO GIVE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION RELATING TO VIBRATION THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND / OR THE SEAT. *TT
91008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
TECHNICAL BULLETIN REGARDING SQUEAKS AND RATTLES SERVICE KIT. *TT
Showing 10 of 74 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JAGUAR XJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ
- 1993 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 1995 JAGUAR XJ — 1 complaint
- 1997 JAGUAR XJ — 1 complaint
- 1998 JAGUAR XJ (current)
- 1999 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XJ — 14 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XJ — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XJ — 3 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJ — 2 complaints
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- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints