Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Jaguar XJ8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling35
- Power train14
- Vehicle speed control13
- Electrical system11
- Fuel system, gasoline4
- Seats3
- Engine3
- Suspension3
- Visibility2
- Air bags2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
121 first registered in 1998 are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €80,532.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde42
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm39
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen22
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm18
- Band onvoldoende profiel18
- Roestschade van 1,5 t/m 2,0E of meer dan 15% dikteafname15
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling12
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af11
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In New Zealand
59 1998 cars are on the New Zealand register; 61% arrived as used imports, 36% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 13.1–13.4 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 301–308 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XJ8 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 15.1 | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| XJ8 VDP · Compact · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 10.9 | 13.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 1998 Jaguar XJ8: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10228531 | DVD software update |
| 10212857 | Mongoose Update. |
| 10212845 | Attachment. |
| 10212844 | Attachment. |
| 10212843 | Attachment. |
| 10212838 | Image. |
| 10212837 | Image. |
| 10146032 | A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed. |
| 10146031 | 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements |
| 10146030 | SIM card activation issues |
| 10146029 | InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter |
| 10134968 | Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10127619 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)