1998 Jaguar XJV8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Jaguar XJV8, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Jaguar XJV8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fine cracks within one or more of the gear teeth with in the gear train, inside the automatic transmission gearbox.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic gearbox.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Jaguar XJV8 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xjv8. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and then came to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle and the limp home mode feature displayed on th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2007 · Power train
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 XJV8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJV8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Jaguar XJV8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Jaguar XJV8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Jaguar XJV8 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 Jaguar XJV8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Jaguar XJV8 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1998 Jaguar XJV8
How do I know if my 1998 Jaguar XJV8 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 XJV8; 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 99V138000).
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
- XJ8176 complaints
- F-PACE137 complaints
- XJ134 complaints
- XJ6127 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.