1998 JAGUAR XK8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
43
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 JAGUAR XK8
The 1998 JAGUAR XK8 has received a total of 43 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, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), and Fuel System Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8, potentially affecting up to 93,682 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 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 XK8
43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
WOULD NOT START, BATTERY RUN DOWN IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. STATIONARY
WOULD NOT START, BATTERY RUN DOWN IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. STATIONARY
WOULD NOT START, BATTERY RUN DOWN IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. STATIONARY
WHY HASN'T JAGUAR BEEN ORDERED TO RECALL THE 1997 THROUGH 2002 1/2 MODELS FOR THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER PLASTIC GUIDE ISSUE? IT HAS BEEN REPORTED HERE IN THE PAST, AND IS WIDELY KNOWN ACROSS THE INTERNET. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW WHY NHTSA HASN'T CONSIDERED THIS DESIGN DEFECT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL WHEN IT IS CLEARLY A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XK8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35-50 MPH, THERE WAS A GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE NOISE DOES WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHED 50 MPH AND ABOVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD ALSO OCCUR WHEN DECELERATING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ASSUMED THAT THE PLANETARY GEARS WERE FAILING AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,700.
Safety Rating for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JAGUAR XK8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
30339 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LONG CRANKING - DIFFICULT WARM/HOT START - DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - AJ 26 NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES. THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-39, DATED 03/00. *TT THIS IS THE ORIGINAL BULLETIN 303-39, DATED 03/00. *TT
50142 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ON A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BASIS ONLY, IN THE EVENT OF A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF SEAT HEATER PADS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIT TO CERTAIN EARLIER VEHICLES THE SEAT HEATER PADS AS FITTED FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF 2000 MODELYEAR PRODUCTION. *TT
680 — EQUIPMENT
JAGUAR ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN REGARDING THE RELEASE OF WORKSHOP MANUAL INFORMATION ON CD-ROM. *TT
30340 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC STUB PIPE OF THE CRUISE COTNROL VACUUM ACTUATOR ON THROTTLE BODY UNITS. *TT
50140 — CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEAT TETHER MOUNTING EYES - DIMENSIONS - USA VEHICLES. *TT
41304 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ERRATIC OPERATION. NEEDLE ERRATIC/WAVERING. GAUGE NEEDLE IN AN UNUSUAL POSITION - INSTRUMENTS - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
50124 — STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES WITH VIN RANGES 024687 - 026557 MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ENTERING THE FRONT FOOTWELL. *TT
50124 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 024687 - 026557 MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ENTERING THE FRONT FOOTWELL. *YC
41203 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A UV-FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM, MANUFACTURED BY TRACER PRODUCTS, HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF JAGUAR CARS. *TT
Q02 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON KEY TRANSPONDER MODULE FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 018108-ON. *YC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JAGUAR XK8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XK8
- 1997 JAGUAR XK8 — 40 complaints
- 1998 JAGUAR XK8 (current)
- 1999 JAGUAR XK8 — 30 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XK8 — 13 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XK8 — 12 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR XK8 — 5 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR XK8 — 6 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