Vehicle was being driven into a small drive in restaurant and car was almost stopped when the accelerator pulled itself to the floor as if the cruise control had taken over and the car instantly ran across a driveway and into the side of a building which was approximately a distance of about 15 feet. The vehicle engine had been running a little fast at idle and had been to palmetto jaguar at 1634 savannah hwy.charleston,sc 29407 approx. 2 weeks before this incident and they had indicated that there had been some problems and that the mfg. Had sent out a notice to do a reprogram of the carburation system and this was accomplished at that time. This did not correct the problem.
The worst 1999 Jaguar XJV8 problems
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- Acceleration1
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Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.
- Risk
- This can result in breakage of the gear teeth potentially causing the transmission to "lock up" at speeds below 15 MPH.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.
Recall number 99V138000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Jaguar XJV8 13
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What 1999 Jaguar XJV8 owners say
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Questions about the 1999 Jaguar XJV8
Is the 1999 Jaguar XJV8 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Jaguar XJV8, fewer than a typical XJV8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Jaguar XJV8?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 Jaguar XJV8 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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