1998 Jaguar XJ8 power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 17, 2020
“Takata recall transmission fault light lights is on instrument lights go blank transmission goes clunk in and either reverse or drive”
filed Jan 30, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other XJ8 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 XJ8 | 8 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Jaguar XJ8
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.