1998 Jaguar XJ
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Jaguar XJ. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
11 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel system, gasoline
Not sure exactly what the problem IS. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. there appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap IS located on the vehicle (on top near the trunk) rather than on the side. when there IS a hard rain, water leaks into the gas…
Not sure exactly what the problem IS. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. there appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap IS located on the vehicle (on top near the trunk) rather than on the side. when there IS a hard rain, water leaks into the gas tank; dirt and debris gather in the opening for the gas tank and must be frequently cleaned out. the vehicle will hesitate while driving and then will refuse to start again. in reading complaints from other owners about the plastic parts used in the engine, perhaps this IS my problem. as far back as the complaints go about the unreliability of the vehicle, there should have been a recall to determine why the car will just stop running for no apparent reason. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Upper radiator hose blew off engine after being park in my garage. *nm
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Drive shaft--wheels, u joints out of balance.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Gear shift locked up.
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle inspected by forest flock, motor vehicle forensic service. Found design flaw in front and rear sub-frame. Resulting in oscillation from front to rear of vehicle. Oscillation occurs from 50 mph to 80 mph during test. Mr. Flock states this will eventually lead to componet failure supporting engine and all components the sub-frames . *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed. nlm
- Exterior lighting
Door light lens failed.
- Unknown or other
Design of sunken gauges makes it difficult for driver to read them in direct sunlight. nlm
- Exterior lighting
Light bulb failed. *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Engine belt tension failure, very noisy. *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehilce loses power during travel.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10231233Unable to Login to SDD - Recommended TOPIx browsers screen is displayed.
- 10231228Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing
- 10229377Rear transport tow eye being left in place or not discarded
- 10228531DVD software update
- 10227618Diagnostic Concerns.
- 10227122Title: 5.0L V8 (AJ133) overheating due to incorrect
- 10227121Charging a vehicle fitted with Battery monitoring system
- 10212871Charge Air Hose assy detachment.
- 10212870X351 Seat Memory Switch Number 1 Stuck High
- 10212869Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline.
- 10212868Fuel Injector Concerns 5.0 AJ133 Gasoline.
- 10212866Diagnostic Concerns.
- 10212864HLDF Programming - `Candidate Not Available` message.
- 10212861Hood / Bonnet Ajar Switch.
- 10212860Loose battery terminals.
- 10212859Front Control Display Interface Module Re-configuration.
- 10212857Mongoose Update.
- 10212856Mongoose Update
- 10212855JTB00268 engine hard to start after hot soak - fan running Category Driveability.
- 10212854Error during key programing
- 10212853Title MOST system diagnosis
- 10212851Fuel Gauge / Pump Diagnostic Aids.
- 10212850Important firmware update required for the DA Dongle /DA-VINA.
- 10212849SDD enhancements for fuel gauge and pump issues-10MY onwards.
- 10212848Fuel System Concerns.
- 10212847Infotainment System AV button greyed out.
- 10212845Attachment.
- 10212844Attachment.
- 10212843Attachment.
- 10212842Entertainment Systems.
- 10212841Audio Amplifier Quiescent drain
- 10212840Unable to access SDD after installation of DVD131.04.
- 10212839ZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming
- 10212838Image.
- 10212837Image.
- 10212836Touch Screen Remote Control.
- 10212835Cigar Lighter Elements Not Supplied.
- 10212834Head Lamp / Fog Lamp - Discolouration / Distortion.
- 10146032A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 1014603118C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
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