2003 Jaguar XJ8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Jaguar XJ8. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 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
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
I have purchased new 2003 XJ8 jaguar. Driven in the past 6 years as a second car. Have only 29,000 mil and the fuel pump totally melted. There was no warning or any indication it immediately died. I was lucky I was not driving on the freeway. I have replaced it with the same kind. What I am worried IS to have this problem again while driving on the freeway. Help! Please. *Tr
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar XJ8. the contact stated that the inside door handle on the driver's side was defective. she had to roll down the window to release the door lock and exit the vehicle. she feels that this IS unsafe because she could be trapped inside the vehicle in the event of a crash. the current mileage was 59,500 and failure mileage was 59,400.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The cowling that's located over the gas pedal made it impossible to use the right foot to press the brake. *ph problem was corrected only in the 2004 models not on the 2003 models. *la
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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