2001 Jaguar XK8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2001 Jaguar XK8, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Jaguar XK8 has problems

10 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
Structure20
Engine and engine cooling20
Vehicle speed control21
Steering22
Visibility10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Air bags10

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

0 recalls

2001 Jaguar XK8 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other XK8 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 XK8 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XK8 owners report

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

WHENEVER THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS FROM THE RELEASE HANDLE OVER THE WINDOW. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.*AK
Complaint 10050552 · Dec 15, 2003 · 13,000 miles

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