Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. The contact stated that the headlight on the driver side caught fire and melted the headlight casing. The headlight on the passenger side also began to melt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as unsafe to drive. The dealer stated that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 62,700.
The worst 2008 Jaguar XK problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- Jaguar is recalling 112 my 2007-2009 xk vehicles fitted with run flat tires for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.138, "tire pressure monitoring system, (TPMS)." the TPMS warnings were turned off. If the TPMS electronic control unit were to send a signal to the instrument cluster to display a TPMS warning telltale, the light would not illuminate nor would the supplementary warning text on the instrument cluster message center be displayed.
- Risk
- Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure and a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the car configuration file settings to enable the instrument cluster to flag the warning symbols as required by fmvss 138 and associated test in the instrument cluster message center. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 8, 2009. Owners may contact jaguar at 1‑201‑818‑8500.
Recall number 09V161000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Jaguar XK 206
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Attachment.
- InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- SIM card activation issues
- 18C
- A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- Issue: Customer may report door lock cylinder cover missing or has become adrift.
- Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Issue: Submitting a Brake Noise EPQR
- Issue: customer may report erratic ambient air temperature readings or default setting (IE.-40°) appearing.
What 2008 Jaguar XK owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2008 jaguar xk. Consumer writes in regards to premature rear window detachment on vehicle convertible top repairs. *smd the consumer was informed the detachment problem was common and the repair/replacement would cost $600 for an adhesive fix with a 50% chance of failure or $2400 for a new convertible top.
Tl * the contact owns a 2008 jaguar xk. The contact stated that the rear differential began leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that the seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential, drive shaft and control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
This is a 2008 vehicle always garage kept, 50,000 miles, edges of windshield are delaminating, the edges not exposed to the weather and elements. This compromises the windshields strength. Exterior of vehicle looks brand new with no wear and tear. Can submit pictures if you provide e mail address to send to. Jaguar has recalled other late model vehicles with a similar defect, but refuses to identify this vehicle as having a safety defect. Thank you
2008 jaguar xk. Gas pedal accelerated car would not stop till put into neutral. Then rear tires spun and smoked did not stop till engine was turned off> check engine light keeps coming on, dealer says it is a sensor, but it has been there several times and light is still coming on. Is this related to toyota recall?
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Questions about the 2008 Jaguar XK
Is the 2008 Jaguar XK reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Jaguar XK, 1.7 times a typical XK model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Jaguar XK?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Jaguar XK have?
1 recall, covering tires.
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