Jaguar XK8 years to avoid
The Jaguar XK8 years to avoid are 1998, 1997, 1999 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
149
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1997–2004
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XK8 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 43 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 40 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 30 |
Every XK8 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1999avoid | 30 | 1 | |
| 1998avoid | 43 | 2 | |
| 1997avoid | 40 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Jaguar XK8 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XK8 years to avoid are 1998, 1997, 1999. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Jaguar XK8?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XK8 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XK8 have?
Across all model years, the XK8 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 149 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.