2005 Jaguar XJ8

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train3
2. Suspension3
3. Electrical system1
4. Engine and engine cooling1
5. Parking brake1
6. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Jun 20, 2019TX158,262 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. Upon shifting the vehicle from park into reverse, the gear failed to change over. The contact stated that the pin function was unable to release the gear due to the transmission not changing. As a result, the brakes seized. The vehicle was unable to be driven…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. Upon shifting the vehicle from park into reverse, the gear failed to change over. The contact stated that the pin function was unable to release the gear due to the transmission not changing. As a result, the brakes seized. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to the contact's residence. Autos of dallas (4472 w plano pkwy, plano, tx 75093, (972) 484-9200) was notified of the failure and indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 04v024000 (power train); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The vehicle was not scheduled for a diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,858. *Bf *tr

• Oct 19, 2016VA88,000 mi
  Suspension

  While driving 0N a city street a "low vehicle warning" came on. The next time car driven the "air suspension fault appeared" 88000 mile and repair IS $3,200.00.

• Mar 21, 2016CA
  Suspension · Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension › Springs/bags
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that the air bag suspension light illuminated. While driving approximately 70 mph, the suspension lowered without warning, which was a safety concern while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that the air bag suspension light illuminated. While driving approximately 70 mph, the suspension lowered without warning, which was a safety concern while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. the consumer stated the air suspension suddenly deflated while driving. The consumer stated when the incident happened, it made the vehicle difficult to steer and brake. Updated 04/27/16.*jb updated 05/10/16*lj *tr

• Jul 26, 2012WA
  Engine and engine cooling
  2005 jaguar XJ8L. Consumer writes in regards to intermittent engine light malfunctions *tgw the consumer stated at approximately 38,000 miles, he began to experience warning light messages such as engine fault, brake fault and dsc fault. Immediately following the display of the engine light, the…

  2005 jaguar XJ8L. Consumer writes in regards to intermittent engine light malfunctions *tgw the consumer stated at approximately 38,000 miles, he began to experience warning light messages such as engine fault, brake fault and dsc fault. Immediately following the display of the engine light, the engine lost power and the vehicle immediately coasted to a complete stop. The consumer stated the engine loosing power happened several times. Several components were replaced. However, the problem would always return. *Jb

• Jul 12, 2012CA53,000 mi
  Electrical system · Parking brake · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the throttle gasket would have to be replaced. Approximately two…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the throttle gasket would have to be replaced. Approximately two years after the repair, the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. ..updated 09/04/12 *bf the consumer stated in 2009 the throttle body was replaced; however, the dealer invoice lists park brake fault. The park brake was not repaired. In july 2012, the vehicle was towed to the nearest mechanic who found the inertia switch had engaged without the vehicle having been in an accident. The dealer then replaced the fuel pump but, did not repair the inertia switch. updated 09/12/2012 *js

• Nov 7, 2011AZ37,000 mi
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that when shifting into drive from park, the vehicle accelerated in reverse erroneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 37,000.

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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