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1998 Jaguar XJ Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1998 Jaguar XJ, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
11
owner complaints to NHTSA
18
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1998 Jaguar XJ

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 98V022000 Reported 5,379 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 Jaguar XJ have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,951 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 8 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Not sure exactly what the problem is. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. There appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap is located on the vehicle (on top”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline

“Upper radiator hose blew off engine after being park in my garage. *nm”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2004 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1998 Jaguar XJ (XJ8, XJ8L). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 22
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Compare Jaguar XJ model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jaguar XJ20
1970 Jaguar XJ20
1971 Jaguar XJ20
1972 Jaguar XJ10
1984 Jaguar XJ01
1986 Jaguar XJ01
1995 Jaguar XJ11
1997 Jaguar XJ01
1998 Jaguar XJ111
2000 Jaguar XJ013
2002 Jaguar XJ02
2003 Jaguar XJ02
2004 Jaguar XJ313
2005 Jaguar XJ06
2006 Jaguar XJ311
2007 Jaguar XJ14
2008 Jaguar XJ06
2010 Jaguar XJ30
2011 Jaguar XJ316
2012 Jaguar XJ07
2013 Jaguar XJ38
2014 Jaguar XJ212
2015 Jaguar XJ37
2016 Jaguar XJ28
2017 Jaguar XJ32
2018 Jaguar XJ01
2019 Jaguar XJ11

Checking a specific 1998 Jaguar XJ

How do I know if my 1998 Jaguar XJ has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Jaguar XJ; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V022000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jaguar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.