1998 JAGUAR XK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 JAGUAR XK
The 1998 JAGUAR XK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by JAGUAR CARS LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 JAGUAR XK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 JAGUAR XK, potentially affecting up to 39,448 vehicles.
Recall 03V509000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 39,448 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM MAY BE OPERATED WITHOUT SUITABLE INSTRUCTION ON EITHER THE MECHANISM OR IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMP COULD PROVIDE LESS EFFECTIVE ROADWAY ILLUMINATION OR COULD CAUSE INCREASED GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL ADDENDUM CONTAINING THE NECESSARY HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 JAGUAR XK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JAGUAR XK.
Safety Rating for the 1998 JAGUAR XK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JAGUAR XK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JAGUAR XK
JAGUAR CARS LTD has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 JAGUAR XK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM71832 — AIR BAGS
Diagnostic process for Drivers Airbag Warning Light
20607 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
SELECTOR LEVER DIFFICULT TO SHIFT FROM PARK, BRAKE LAMP REMAINS LIT, REVISED BRAKE PEDAL AND SWITCH.*JB
50151 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MEMORY SYSTEMS DRIVERS SEAT STEERING COLUMN DOOR MIRRORS DIAGNOSTICS. *EH
41704 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REVISED CHMSL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP COVER ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE MODELS. *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JAGUAR XK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XK
- 1997 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 1998 JAGUAR XK (current)
- 1999 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XK — 1 complaint
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