1998 Jaguar XJRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1998 Jaguar XJR, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Jaguar XJR has problems

9 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
Engine and engine cooling30
Seats20
Air bags22
Vehicle speed control10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Electrical system10
Power train10

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

0 recalls

1998 Jaguar XJR recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other XJR 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 XJR median. How we score

'95'97'98'99'00'01'02'04'05'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XJR owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN DRIVING 55-60 MPH ON HIGHWAYVEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CLEANED BREATHER SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 895022 · Aug 23, 2001

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