2000 Jaguar XJV8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2000 Jaguar XJV8, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2000 Jaguar XJV8. 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.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Jaguar XJV8 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,980 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jaguar xjv8. The contact stated that there was a dark, oily liquid substance coming out of the rear view mirror, which damaged the interior and plastic of the vehicle. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2015 · Visibility/wiper
“My 2000 xj8 jaguar, with approximately 36k miles, began running very badly and surging unexpectedly. The car became very dangerous to drive and i narrowly avoided having, what could have been severe a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Jaguar XJ (XJ8, XJ8L). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 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 2000 Jaguar XJV8
How do I know if my 2000 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.
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
- 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.