1998 Jaguar XJ8 engine problems
The 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has 38 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
38
Engine complaints
38%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* - THE CONTACT'S STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON AUGUST 30TH 2006, AND HAD PROBLEMS WITH LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ABOUT 100 TIMES WHILE DRIVING65 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER FOR A CHECK UP. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 engine — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.