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1999 Jaguar XJV8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Jaguar XJV8, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Jaguar XJV8 has problems

1 complaint 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
Vehicle speed control11

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

1 recall

1999 Jaguar XJV8 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 99V-138 · Jun 2, 1999 · 189 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE GEAR TEETH POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO "LOCK UP" AT SPEEDS BELOW 15 MPH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other XJV8 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 XJV8 median. How we score

'98'99'00'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XJV8 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO A SMALL DRIVE IN RESTAURANT AND CAR WAS ALMOST STOPPED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PULLED ITSELF TO THE FLOOR AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD TAKEN OVER AND THE CAR INSTANTLY RAN ACROSS A DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 15…
Complaint 728186 · Aug 16, 2000

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