1998 Jaguar XJ8

Recalls

1 recall names the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline

  May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehiclesEquipment

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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).

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling35
2. Power train14
3. Vehicle speed control13
4. Electrical system11
5. Fuel system, gasoline4
6. Engine3
7. Suspension3
8. Seats3
9. Air bags2
10. Visibility2

Latest complaints

• Sep 17, 2020VA121,000 mi
  Fuel system, gasoline · Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or at a stand still, the gears failed to engaged properly wit the fuel injector, power train, transmission warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to brown's jaguar…

  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or at a stand still, the gears failed to engaged properly wit the fuel injector, power train, transmission warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to brown's jaguar (10505 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was referred to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission module failed and needed to be replaced. The transmission module was replaced however, the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls was on the vin. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 99v138000 (power train) as possible solutions to the failure. The failure mileage approximately 121,000.*dt*jb

• Dec 1, 2018NV80,000 mi
  Engine

  Secondary timing chain broke destroyed the entire assembly in addition to engine damage

• Jan 30, 2016FL68,000 mi
  Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Power train

  Takata recall transmission fault light lights IS on instrument lights go blank transmission goes clunk in and either reverse or drive

• Sep 23, 2013OH135,967 mi
  Engine
  Operating my vehicle, the engine starting running poor. Jaguar dealership explained poorly designed timing chain tensioners and arms have failed because jaguar made the components out of a cheap plastic, that IS known to crack and cause the valves to contact the pistons. Jaguar updated the…

  Operating my vehicle, the engine starting running poor. Jaguar dealership explained poorly designed timing chain tensioners and arms have failed because jaguar made the components out of a cheap plastic, that IS known to crack and cause the valves to contact the pistons. Jaguar updated the tensioners to metal , but refuses to accept responsibility for this design flaw and want to charge several thousand dollars to upgrade to the better designed parts. they refereed me to service bulletin technical service bulletin no. X303-68 , but it states if you haera a rattling noise, however it also states you may not hear a rattling noise, my car did not, and out of no where , thengine stopped running due to this design flaw, that has been updated. in fact, this effect every single 4.0 engine, that's millions! it's time this becomes a recall to replace these parts free and repair any engine component damaged from their failure.a customer should not have to pay thousands for an defective plastic tensioner, some one put inside a hot running engine, that was a very dumb idea, and the failure may even occur as young as 32,000 miles.

• Nov 15, 2012FL98,000 mi
  Engine

  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when driving at higher speeds of approximately 75 mph. the check engine warning light would illuminate after the failure occurred. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.

• May 16, 2012RI100,000 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. While stopped, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle began to accelerate once the speedometer displayed 15 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated…

  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. While stopped, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle began to accelerate once the speedometer displayed 15 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v138000 (power train:automatic transmission), that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 06/19/12*lj

• Mar 7, 2012NJ74,000 mi
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. While traveling 20 mph, the contact noticed that the transmission fault warning light was illuminated. moments later, the vehicle slightly hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileage was 74,000.

• Sep 6, 2011FL129,701 mi
  Engine and engine cooling

  Engine stall at high speed on highway, notice there has been recall on this before. Just purchase the car and check it out carfax and no mention this car was taking in for this recall can I still respond to this recall and how? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr

• Sep 7, 2010GA62,000 mi
  Vehicle speed control

  Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. While traveling 70 mph the contact released his foot off of the accelerator pedal and noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed and 2 years prior the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the throttle body was replaced. The failure mileage was 62000 and the current mileage was 68000.

• Mar 19, 2010VA
  Vehicle speed control
  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The contact received a manufacturer notification regarding service action number S514 (closed throttle operation). The manufacturer provided a no charge remedy under the customer satisfaction program. The letter was received approximately one year ago. The…

  TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The contact received a manufacturer notification regarding service action number S514 (closed throttle operation). The manufacturer provided a no charge remedy under the customer satisfaction program. The letter was received approximately one year ago. The authorized dealer was notified in january 2010 for the service repair. However, the service action number S514 expiration date was december 30, 2009. The contact was displeased to know the expiration date was not disclosed on the notification letter. The failure mileage was unknown.

• Jan 28, 2010NY100,000 miCrash3 injuries
  Unknown or other
  I was driving my family to the jfk airport and all of a sudden on the highway my car stalled and would not restart then a car smashed into me so now because jaguar makes defective parts my family was hurt, then the next day I had the car towed to heritege jaguar and they had informed me that the…

  I was driving my family to the jfk airport and all of a sudden on the highway my car stalled and would not restart then a car smashed into me so now because jaguar makes defective parts my family was hurt, then the next day I had the car towed to heritege jaguar and they had informed me that the tensioners in this model were made of plastic but jaguar told me that the car was out of warranty so that cost me $1700 for repair tw*

• Dec 28, 2009VA150,786 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission

  Transmission fault light has come on in the car. Many owners have experienced the same issue. This cost about $2700 to fix. *Tr

• Nov 16, 2009MA116,000 mi1 injury
  Air bags › Side/window

  Spontaneous deployment of drivers seat air bag. I was seated in my car, with the key in the ignition but the car was not running . as I turned to exit the car the air bag in the drivers seat deployed striking me in the left shoulder and knocking me into the car. *Tr

• Mar 10, 2009CA106,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling

  Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. when the contact started the vehicle, he heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they determined that the timing tensioner was failing. the cost for repair would be $1,500. the contact IS in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 106,000 and current mileage was 106,050.

• Oct 2, 2008MD94,874 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began jerking forward and the transmission warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact continued driving, but the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. she later attempted to make a…

  Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began jerking forward and the transmission warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact continued driving, but the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. she later attempted to make a u-turn and the vehicle would not accelerate. she had to shift into park and then back into drive in order for the vehicle to move forward. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been moved. the dealer has not been notified and a diagnosis has not been performed. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. the current mileage was 94,878 and failure mileage was 94,874.

• Oct 29, 2007FL82,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  Vehicle stalls randomly bringing about a failure of all systems sometimes in the middle of crowded and fast freeways. Doing research on the problem it seems to be common for this type of vehicle and there seems to be a solution with the throttle body assembly design but aparently the manufacturer…

  Vehicle stalls randomly bringing about a failure of all systems sometimes in the middle of crowded and fast freeways. Doing research on the problem it seems to be common for this type of vehicle and there seems to be a solution with the throttle body assembly design but aparently the manufacturer has not issued a recall for it and many people go to the dealerships spending thousands of dollars in repairs that do not solve the actual problem. The failure ocurrs randomly while driving under normal conditions. *tr

• Apr 4, 2007OH66,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

  TL*- the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8, and stated that the timing tensioner failed and caused the valves to stay open ,which in turn caused the vehicle to lose power at any given time. the current and failure mileage were 66,000.*ak

• Mar 30, 2007OH63,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. the contact detected a loud rattling noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the timing chain tensioner failed which caused the vales to bend. the pistons and connecting rod were also damaged. the dealer informed…

  Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar XJ8. the contact detected a loud rattling noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who stated that the timing chain tensioner failed which caused the vales to bend. the pistons and connecting rod were also damaged. the dealer informed the contact that a new engine would be needed. the contact stated that the failure was unexpected, and the vehicle's routine maintenance was up-to-date. the current and failure mileage were 63,000. *ak the consumer provided repair invoices for vehicle and various information from different websites pertaining to the same defect. updated 06/26/07 *tr

• Mar 15, 2007TX
  Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  I have a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The vehicle stalls at high speeds, generally after I accelerate over 50 mph. The vehicle IS extremely difficult to control and can only be restarted if you bring it to a stop. I had this happen while driving the car in ca. I was almost killed when the vehicle stalled.…

  I have a 1998 jaguar XJ8. The vehicle stalls at high speeds, generally after I accelerate over 50 mph. The vehicle IS extremely difficult to control and can only be restarted if you bring it to a stop. I had this happen while driving the car in ca. I was almost killed when the vehicle stalled. Jaguar dealer, santa monica,repaired as cyl burn out. Mechanic told me stalling happened frequently with this model. a few years later,san antonio tx on the 183 highway rush hour. Car stalled causing me to swerve next to center median ripping off the engine cover on debris. jaguar fixed throttle body not engine cover.service bulletin, defective throttle body. Car ran poorly thereafter. Stalled again year later. Dealer would not repair. $3,000 to fix.. Recently discovered consumers world wide have same problem. Service bulletin repair only short term fix. Jaguar blog in the uk -consumer discovered from a jaguar mechanic , most throttle bodies needed to be cleaned periodically as the lining bad and build up or deposits would form on the walls of the throttle body and cause it to malfunction. My mechanic had heard of similar problems. I called several jaguar dealerships. I was told, off the record, that I could clean the throttle and get by, but certain cleaners would cause the lining to deteriorate. I was told the replacement was a rip off, off the record. Using the appropriate cleaner, the assembly was cleaned without removal. When we turned on the vehicle smoke billowed out of the exhaust for several minutes and then subsided. The vehicle now runs perfectly. jaguar IS profiting from replacement of parts that could be cleaned and need top be cleaned regularly. Replacements effective short term only. Your form allows only "s" type equip". This IS a XJ8. *Jb

• Jan 22, 2007NY56,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling

  TL* - the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph the engine shut off on the highway. the contact steered the vehicle to the shoulder and it came to a complete stop. the indicator warning lights were on briefly. the contact was able to restart the vehicle without resistance. *ak updated 03/28/07.

• Jan 10, 2007AL69,000 miCrash1 injury
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  TL* - the contact's stated the vehicle was purchased on august 30TH 2006, and had problems with loss of power. the vehicle lost power about 100 times while driving65 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the local jaguar dealer for a check up. the dealer informed him that they did not know the…

  TL* - the contact's stated the vehicle was purchased on august 30TH 2006, and had problems with loss of power. the vehicle lost power about 100 times while driving65 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the local jaguar dealer for a check up. the dealer informed him that they did not know the cause of the failure. the contact states that on november 20, 2006, while exiting the highway, the vehicle was involved in a crash due to loss of vehicle power and difficulty in steering. the conta CT'S vehicle struck the vehicle in front of her. the incident was reported to police. after the crash, the contact states took the vehicle to dealer an oil change and was informed that the vehicle had a recall on file. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer ,and was informed that it had already been repaired in november 2004. also , was told that the vehicle was out of warranty, and so the costs of repairs would not be covered. the manufacturer refused to cover the repairs since the recall problems had already been repaired in 2004. *ak

• Jan 9, 2007WI113,000 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  TL* - the contact stated that his 1998 jaguar XJ8 hesitated while accelerating from a stop. Once the vehicle's speed rose to 20 mph, there was a loud bang. This was followed by the transmission warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined…

  TL* - the contact stated that his 1998 jaguar XJ8 hesitated while accelerating from a stop. Once the vehicle's speed rose to 20 mph, there was a loud bang. This was followed by the transmission warning light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that there were fine cracks within the gear teeth. The contact felt that vehicle should be covered under nhtsa recall ID campaign 99v138000 since the vehicle experienced the same incident as mentioned in the recall.*ak the consumers vehicle identification number was out of range for the recall. Updated 02/06/07. *Jb

• Nov 29, 2006KY50,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling

  Vehicle stalls at highway speed without warning. throttle body repaired by dealer twice but problem not fixed. jaguar mailed out letter calling for car to be checked by dealer which I did. fix lasted 35K miles now problem back! very dangerous! dealer will not honor repair. *nm

• Nov 28, 2006WI114,500 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission

  Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle hesitated while accelerating from a stop. once the vehicle speed rose to 20 mph, there was a loud bang. this was followed by the transmission warning light illuminating constantly. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that there were fine cracks within the gear teeth.

• Jan 11, 2006CA105,541 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  1998 jaguar XJ8 zf-transmission failure. vehicle has 105, 542 miles. vehicle would jerk and shudder under light acceleration (2ND &3RD gears). transmission IS a zf- 5 speed, sealed unit-no servicing. this happened 3-4 times but did not trigger a fault code. when starting from a stop sign…

  1998 jaguar XJ8 zf-transmission failure. vehicle has 105, 542 miles. vehicle would jerk and shudder under light acceleration (2ND &3RD gears). transmission IS a zf- 5 speed, sealed unit-no servicing. this happened 3-4 times but did not trigger a fault code. when starting from a stop sign, there was a loud grinding noise that sounded like the gears were not meshing. I pulled over and checked the vehicle for leaks or obvious damage- none noted. started vehicle and attempted to merge into traffic. more grinding, transmission started slipping (over speed) which triggered gear box fault code. transmission went into limp mode and I drove it one mile to my home. had vehicle towed to an authorized jaguar mechanic. fault codes were read. codes= 1732 (gear control), 1732 gear control-2nd gear, 1733 gear control 3RD gear, 1722 stall speed failure. remedy IS to replace the transmission- $7800.00. vehicle towed home. contacted jaguar cars customer service regarding nhtsa recall 99v138000 power train: automatic transmission. this recall has to do with fine cracks in gears within the gear box, potently causing transmission to lock up. jaguar said "there are no outstanding service bulletins regarding the transmission for my vehicle. jaguar was not even aware of the 99v138000 campaign recall. transmission will not engage in any forward gears and has minimal, jerky movement in reverse. vehicle moves forward when in neutral. this transmission has no maintenance no filter changes, no fluid change intervals. if you can't check the fluid, filters or service the transmission, how are you supposed to know its condition? the vehicle IS non-operational at this time. *jb

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.

• 10228531DVD software update
• 10212857Mongoose Update.
• 10212845Attachment.
• 10212844Attachment.
• 10212843Attachment.
• 10212838Image.
• 10212837Image.
• 10146032A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
• 1014603118C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
• 10146030SIM card activation issues
• 10146029InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
• 10134968Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
• 10127619Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

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