Automatic transmission failure, manufacturer never reported to me about the recall on the tranmission the dealer refused to answer my questions about why recall service never was performed. I recommended scheduled maintenance every time.
The worst 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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 Xk8 Sports 13
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What 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports owners say
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Convertible roof motor ceased to operate.
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Questions about the 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports
Is the 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports, fewer than a typical Xk8 Sports model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Jaguar Xk8 Sports have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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