2001 Jaguar XJ8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 Jaguar XJ8. Newest first.
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).
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar XJ8. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced and an engine oil flush…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar XJ8. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced and an engine oil flush needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the check engine and error warning lights were illuminated. The performance of the engine was restricted with minimal engine power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised the failure…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the check engine and error warning lights were illuminated. The performance of the engine was restricted with minimal engine power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised the failure potentially was caused by the primary or secondary timing chain tensioner. The dealer advised having the vehicle diagnosed in order to determine the exact failure and repair needed. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. There was not a recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Convertible to hydraulic system failed on jaguar XK8. *tr
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
My 2001 jaguar XJ8 has less than 42,000 miles on it...while driving at an approximate speed of 30 mph, it suddenly slowed to barely a crawl, and the instrument panel stated that the vehicle had no ABS and trac power. Fortunately, I was on main streets and not a highway, as this could have been…
My 2001 jaguar XJ8 has less than 42,000 miles on it...while driving at an approximate speed of 30 mph, it suddenly slowed to barely a crawl, and the instrument panel stated that the vehicle had no ABS and trac power. Fortunately, I was on main streets and not a highway, as this could have been detrimental to both my safety and the motoring public in general. After going online to research this problem, I am finding similar complaints. I have not yet taken it to a repair shop, but my research shows that a module would need to be replaced at a cost of $1500!!! this defect should be recalled and fixed by the manufacturer. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
My 2001 jaguar XJ8 with 43,000 miles suddenly reported problems with ABS and trac systems on the dashboard readout. Dealer checked it and said a module needed replacement (total cost of about $1500). Although the warranty period was past, with such low mileage, I felt such a safety defect should be…
My 2001 jaguar XJ8 with 43,000 miles suddenly reported problems with ABS and trac systems on the dashboard readout. Dealer checked it and said a module needed replacement (total cost of about $1500). Although the warranty period was past, with such low mileage, I felt such a safety defect should be taken care of by jaguar north america. I wrote them but they refused. I also pointed out they should have a recall, as the dealer told me this was quite common. I think this IS something that should be looked into, if ABS failures occur so soon in what otherwise IS a very good automobile. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle would not down shift correctly. the dealership replaced the transmission. then two years later, the transmission began to growl; the vehicle was taken back to the dealership and the transmission was being replaced a second time.
- Structure
The analog gauge readings were not visible on the instrument cluster while driving in day light. *ak the consumer asked a salesman about this problem and he stated that they all performed that way. *nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
Crack in vehicle's subframe. mr *ts
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
The rear defroster malfunctioned. The dealer repaired a cracked subframe and aligned vehicle. *Ak *jb *ts
- Equipment › Other › Labels · Structure › Frame and members
Consumer has experienced multiple defects. the dealer suggests that the problems are due to external damage. scc ph
- Equipment › Other › Labels · Structure › Frame and members · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Rear window
The consumer has experienced the following: the rear defroster IS inop, the ashtray cover IS not closing, the subframe IS defective- developed a crack a week after driving, and the new subfame has multiple welded areas. scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving 40-45 mph vehicle started to smoke. A few minutes later vehicle caught on fire in the front end. *Ak prior to the fire there was slight power loss, odor and white smoke coming from under the hood. *yh
- Electrical system
The computer system of the vehicle malfunctioned and shut down all systems resulting in an immediate loss of power and the ability to control the vehicle,dealer could not explain the problem, possible electrical problems. *Yh
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
Every Jaguar XJ8 model year
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