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2005 Jaguar XJ8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2005 Jaguar XJ8, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage53kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 has problems

6 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
Power train30
Suspension20
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Parking brake10
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

2005 Jaguar XJ8 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2005 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
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XJ8 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR XJ8. UPON SHIFTING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR FAILED TO CHANGE OVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PIN FUNCTION WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE GEAR DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT CHANGING. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN…
Complaint 11221434 · Jun 20, 2019 · 158,262 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE THROTTLE GASKET WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO…
Complaint 10465391 · Jul 12, 2012 · 53,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE ERRONEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT…
Complaint 10434799 · Nov 7, 2011 · 37,000 miles

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