1997 JAGUAR XK8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
124
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 JAGUAR XK8
The 1997 JAGUAR XK8 has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SUSPENSION:REAR. 124 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (4 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8, potentially affecting up to 90,606 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 97V045000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 2,303 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN BECOME DISPLACED ALLOWING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
Consequence: IF THE OUTPUT SHAFT SEPARATES, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE ON THE AFFECTED SIDE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JAGUAR XK8. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JAGUAR XK8. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SEAT SUDDENLY BEGAN MOVING FORWARD WITH THE SEAT BACK LEANING FORWARD AS WELL. THIS FORCED ME UP AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST CRUSHING ME. I TRIED TO USE THE SEAT CONTROLS TO STOP THE MOVEMENT AND RETURN THE SEAT TO IT'S PROPER POSITION BUT THE SWITCH OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO STOP BUT HAD I BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER. *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 JAGUAR XK8 ON POLARIS PARKWAY @50MPH, THE CAR LOST TOTAL POWER. I HAD TO WEAVE OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN ORDER TO REDUCE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT.. *TR THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER TESTED AND REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED THUS CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER...DURING THE DEALER TEST DRIVE, THE CAR ALSO LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY #670.. DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE, JAGUAR SHOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS..
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 JAGUAR XK8 ON POLARIS PARKWAY @50MPH, THE CAR LOST TOTAL POWER. I HAD TO WEAVE OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN ORDER TO REDUCE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT.. *TR THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER TESTED AND REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED THUS CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER...DURING THE DEALER TEST DRIVE, THE CAR ALSO LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY #670.. DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE, JAGUAR SHOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS..
Safety Rating for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 JAGUAR XK8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 124 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
41208 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED TO HIGHLIGHT THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW POLLEN FILTER FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
91011 — STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED TO ASSIST IN THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS ON A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BASIS ONLY, RELATING TO VEHICLES WITH SQUEAKS AND RATTLES ISSUES. *TT
92006 — EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING SOFTWARE ISSUE JTP 627/9 WHICH HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO INCLUDE FULL DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE FOR ALL MODELSWITHIN VIN RANGES 001001 - ON AND 812256 - ON. *TT
C09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING CARBON CANISTER ADAPTER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 001001 - 042775. *TT
50139 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH KIT AVAILABLE TO OWNERS AT OWNERS EXPENSE, ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGES 001001 - ON, TO ALLOW THE OWNER / DRIVER TO CONTROL WHETHER THE AIRBAG(S), DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER OR BOTH, ARE ACTIVE OR INACTIVE. THIS IS A CUSTOMER PAID MODIFICATION.*TT
50137 — SEATS
FRONT SEAT CUSHION - SAGGING. MODIFY SEAT. *TT
31006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NON-START OR UNSATISFACTORY IDLE / DRIVEABILITY CONDITION AS WELL AS A CONDTION WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOME COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
C07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING THE PART NUMBER FOR THE CLIPS USED TO SECURE THE VAPOR PURGE HOSE IS MISSING FROM THE FICHE FRAME ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - ON. *TT
50136 — STRUCTURE
CONCERN WITH UNEVEN OPERATION OF WINDOWS OR SLIDING ROOF. *TT
50138 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON REPLACING DAMAGED CUPHOLDER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - ON AND 812256 - ON. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 JAGUAR XK8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XK8
- 1997 JAGUAR XK8 (current)
- 1998 JAGUAR XK8 — 43 complaints
- 1999 JAGUAR XK8 — 30 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XK8 — 13 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XK8 — 12 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XK8 — 5 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