2008 JAGUAR XK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 JAGUAR XK
The 2008 JAGUAR XK has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 JAGUAR XK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 JAGUAR XK, potentially affecting up to 112 vehicles.
Recall 09V161000 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
| 112 vehicles affected
Defect: JAGUAR IS RECALLING 112 MY 2007-2009 XK VEHICLES FITTED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, (TPMS)." THE TPMS WARNINGS WERE TURNED OFF. IF THE TPMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WERE TO SEND A SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO DISPLAY A TPMS WARNING TELLTALE, THE...
Consequence: FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE CAR CONFIGURATION FILE SETTINGS TO ENABLE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FLAG THE WARNING SYMBOLS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 138 AND ASSOCIATED TEST IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 JAGUAR XK
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 JAGUAR XK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE HEADLIGHT CASING. THE HEADLIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,700.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED THE HEADLIGHT CASING. THE HEADLIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,700.
2008 JAGUAR XK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PREMATURE REAR WINDOW DETACHMENT ON VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE DETACHMENT PROBLEM WAS COMMON AND THE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT WOULD COST $600 FOR AN ADHESIVE FIX WITH A 50% CHANCE OF FAILURE OR $2400 FOR A NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP. *JB
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, DRIVE SHAFT AND CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAGUAR XK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, DRIVE SHAFT AND CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 JAGUAR XK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 JAGUAR XK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 JAGUAR XK
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 JAGUAR XK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM72002 — EQUIPMENT
"ISSUE: LOW COOLANT MESSAGE DISPLAYED. A COOLANT LEAK IS FOUND FROM THE SEAM ON COOLANT PIPE (AJ8 9664). SEE THE ATTACHED FILE FOR AN EXAMPLE OF THE LEAK LOCATION. CAUSE: A PROCESS ISSUE AT COMPONENT SUPPLIER"
JTB00353NAS1 — LANE DEPARTURE
Adaptive Front Lighting System Warning Icon Displayed
SSM47617 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special Service Message.
SSM68359 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Connection guidelines - Android Phones to XK (X150)
JTB-00304-NAS-1 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"SITUATION: A LOWER-LEVEL SERVICE REPAIR PART IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR ISSUE. CAUSE: A LOWER-LEVEL SERVICE REPAIR PART TO BE USED IN THE EVENT A FRONT SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT."
JTB00191NAS3 — EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartment Lid Not Damped When Opening.
JTB-00191-NAS-3 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"SITUATION: THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID MAY NOT BE DAMPED WHEN OPENING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT LID DAMPER CORD RETAINING TAB COMING AWAY FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT HOUSING."
JTB00149NAS4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSM64657 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
water pump improvement.
JTB00268NAS2 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 JAGUAR XK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XK
- 2003 JAGUAR XK — 1 complaint
- 2004 JAGUAR XK — 0 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR XK — 4 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR XK — 4 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR XK — 19 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR XK (current)
- 2009 JAGUAR XK — 5 complaints
- 2010 JAGUAR XK — 3 complaints
- 2011 JAGUAR XK — 4 complaints
- 2012 JAGUAR XK — 2 complaints
- 2013 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