Jaguar XK8 years to avoid
No model year of the Jaguar XK8 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Jaguar XK8 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jaguar XK8 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 XK8 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine32
- Transmission17
- Electrical14
- Acceleration12
- Fuel system11
- Visibility9
- Brakes9
- Suspension7
- Body7
- Steering4
- Airbags4
- Seats3
Jaguar XK8 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 6 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 4 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 10 | Acceleration | 40,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | - | 11 | Brakes | 61,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 23 | Engine | 55,100 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 32 | Engine | 56,950 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1997 | - | 30 | Engine | 61,000 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Jaguar XK8
What years of the Jaguar XK8 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Jaguar XK8 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Jaguar XK8?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jaguar XK8?
Engine, with 32 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (17) and electrical (14).
How many recalls does the Jaguar XK8 have?
2 recalls between 1997 and 2003. The 1998 model year has the most, with 1.
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