Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar XK8, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Electrical system2
- Wheels1
- Electronic stability control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
29 first registered in 2003 are on Dutch roads; 45% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €115,690.
Most common APK defects
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm11
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld6
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen5
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm5
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk4
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect4
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- As of wielgeleidingselement ondeugdelijk2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 613 of these cars first registered in 2003 took their annual MOT test. 73% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2003 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12.2% | 16.4% |
| Brakes | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.9% | 21.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Visibility | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | 9.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
6 of these cars first registered in 2003 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 111,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
13 2003 cars are on the New Zealand register; 23% arrived as used imports, 69% 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 12.7 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 292 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XK8 · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 9.9 | 12.7 |
| XK8 Convertible · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 9.9 | 12.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2003 Jaguar XK8.
| 2004039 30 Jan 2004 | Lights And Instruments On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism is not supported by suitable operating instructions on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual. Th… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2003 Jaguar XK8.
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 2003 Jaguar XK8: 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 |
| 10017433 | HEAD RESTRAINT INOPERATIVE - DRIVE CABLE NOT FULLY ENGAGED IN GEARBOX - REPAIR METHOD. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)