1998 JAGUAR XJV8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8
The 1998 JAGUAR XJV8 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8, potentially affecting up to 189 vehicles.
Recall 99V138000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 189 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FINE CRACKS WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF THE GEAR TEETH WITH IN THE GEAR TRAIN, INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARBOX.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE GEAR TEETH POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO "LOCK UP" AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XJV8. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE LIMP HOME MODE FEATURE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIMP HOME MODE FEATURE WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MORE THAN 15 MPH. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING TWO RECALL NOTICES IN MARCH OF 2007: RECALL # 99V138000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND RECALL # 98V022000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS PART OF THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE CONTACT WOULD FIRST NEED TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XJV8. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE LIMP HOME MODE FEATURE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIMP HOME MODE FEATURE WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MORE THAN 15 MPH. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING TWO RECALL NOTICES IN MARCH OF 2007: RECALL # 99V138000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND RECALL # 98V022000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS PART OF THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE CONTACT WOULD FIRST NEED TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Safety Rating for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
30347 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HESITATION, SURGING, DETONATION, POOR THROTTLE REPONSE/ACCELERATION.*JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JAGUAR XJV8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJV8
- 1998 JAGUAR XJV8 (current)
- 1999 JAGUAR XJV8 — 1 complaint
- 2000 JAGUAR XJV8 — 12 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XJV8 — 2 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XJV8 — 2 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints