2001 Jaguar XJ8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2001 Jaguar XJ8, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Jaguar XJ8 has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure60
Engine and engine cooling21
Equipment20
Electrical system20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Visibility20
Engine10
Power train10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2001 Jaguar XJ8 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other XJ8 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ8 median. How we score

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XJ8 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ANALOG GAUGE READINGS WERE NOT VISIBLE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING IN DAY LIGHT. *AK THE CONSUMER ASKED A SALESMAN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HE STATED THAT THEY ALL PERFORMED THAT WAY. *NLM
Complaint 10044956 · Nov 25, 2003 · 18,000 miles
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE REAR DEFROSTER IS INOP, THE ASHTRAY COVER IS NOT CLOSING, THE SUBFRAME IS DEFECTIVE- DEVELOPED A CRACK A WEEK AFTER DRIVING, AND THE NEW SUBFAME HAS MULTIPLE WELDED AREAS. SCC
Complaint 10003746 · Jan 28, 2003

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