1998 Jaguar XJ8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Jaguar XJ8, and owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8 have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,873 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or at a stand still, the gears failed to engaged properly wit the fuel injector, power train, transmissi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Secondary timing chain broke destroyed the entire assembly in addition to engine damage”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2018 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Jaguar XJ (XJ8, XJ8L). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Jaguar XJ8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 83 |
| 1999 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 54 |
| 2005 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1998 Jaguar XJ8
How do I know if my 1998 Jaguar XJ8 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.
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.
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
- S-Type483 complaints
- XF394 complaints
- X-Type315 complaints
- I-PACE238 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 complaints
- XK8116 complaints
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.