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Jaguar XJ8L years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the Jaguar XJ8L since 1998. The 1998 model year has 15 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
24
Recalls
0
Worst year
1998
Model years
1998-1999

Jaguar XJ8L years to avoid

No model year of the Jaguar XJ8L stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Jaguar XJ8L years

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Jaguar XJ8L complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19981999

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Jaguar XJ8L problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    11
  • Transmission
    4
  • Lights
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Body
    1

Jaguar XJ8L problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-9Engine87,81501
1998-15Engine62,00001

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Jaguar XJ8L

What years of the Jaguar XJ8L should you avoid?

No single model year of the Jaguar XJ8L has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Jaguar XJ8L?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Jaguar XJ8L?

Engine, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and lights (2).

How many recalls does the Jaguar XJ8L have?

No recalls on record.

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