Jaguar XJ8 years to avoid
More than twice the XJ8's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jaguar XJ8 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jaguar XJ8 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jaguar XJ8 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine57
- Transmission32
- Acceleration27
- Suspension24
- Electrical20
- Brakes14
- Body11
- Fuel system10
- Visibility7
- Airbags5
- Lights4
- Seats3
Most reported problems on the Jaguar XJ8
Jaguar XJ8 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 6 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 54 | Suspension | 50,000 | 0 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2003 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 13 | Body | 43,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1999 | - | 11 | Engine | 90,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 83 | Engine | 69,000 | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Jaguar XJ8
What years of the Jaguar XJ8 should you avoid?
2004. It has more than twice the Jaguar XJ8's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 54, mostly about suspension and acceleration.
What is the best year for a used Jaguar XJ8?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jaguar XJ8?
Engine, with 57 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (32) and acceleration (27).
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ8 have?
No recalls on record.
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