1998 Jaguar XJ8: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 4, 2007 · Engine · 66,000 miles · OH

Tl*- the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xj8, and stated that the timing tensioner failed and caused the valves to stay open ,which in turn caused the vehicle to lose power at any given time. The current and failure mileage were 66,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Engine · 69,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

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 of the failure. The contact states that on november 20, 2006, while exiting the highway, the vehicle was involved in a crash due to loss of vehicle power and difficulty in steering. The conta ct's vehicle struck the vehicle in front of her. The incident was reported to police. After the crash, the contact states took the vehicle to dealer an oil change and was informed that the vehicle had a recall on file. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer ,and was informed that it had already been repaired in november 2004. Also , was told that the vehicle was out of warranty, and so the costs of repairs would not be covered. The manufacturer refused to cover the repairs since the recall problems had already been repaired in 2004.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Engine · 61,300 miles · MI

Engine stalled at 75 miles per hour on the highway. This happened as I was accelerating and climbing a hill - car just suddenly lost power. I was forced to pull over on the side of the road. The car was difficult to restart after the incident, but eventually started up again and returned to normal. No injuries or accidents, luckily, but I have been driving the car very carefully since the incident in order to avoid trouble. The car has not been serviced, but the cause of the defect is well-known among jaguar owners and dealers. I have spoken with many other owners of the 1998 xj8 who have complained of the same problem. The problem is well-documented by jaguar, and yet no recall has been issued yet. The tendency of the car to stall at highway speeds is a potentially life-threatening defect. I hope you will consider taking action on this case immediately.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Acceleration · WA

Problem with vehicle's throttle plate.*mr consumer experienced this failure twice while traveling on the highway. Vehicle completely lost all power. The first repair failed after the year warranty expired on the throttle plate. The second repair failed and the consumer had to replace the throttle part for $1800. *ph

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · DE

While traveling on the freeway at speed of approx. 60 miles per hour the vehicle lost the ability to accelerate and coasted to a stop. Fortunately I was able to pull over and restart the car. The loss of power resulted in a very dangerous situation on one occasion as I was stuck between a cement truck in front and a car carrier to the rear. I definitely feared for my life. After the third event I contacted rusnak jaguar in pasadena and they told me the problem was due to carbon buildup in the throttle body and the solution is to remove the throttle body and clean and readjust. I had this work done on the 50,000 mile service at a cost of $200. I was told this problem is only on the 1998 and 1999 models and that a "fix" came on later models. I believe a recall is in order on this car.