1997 Jaguar XK8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Jaguar XK8, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Jaguar XK8
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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Suspension: rear
The differential output shaft retaining rings on the rear suspension can become displaced allowing the output shaft to become detached from the differential unit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's differential serial number and repair or replace the necessary parts.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Jaguar XK8 have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,874 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jaguar xk8. While driving 40 MPH and slowing to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately five”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2018 · Vehicle speed control
“While driving the vehicle the drivers seat suddenly began moving forward with the seat back leaning forward as well. This forced me up against the steering wheel almost crushing me. I tried to use the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 30, 2014 · Seats
Compare Jaguar XK8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XK8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Jaguar XK8 | 1 | 30 |
| 1998 Jaguar XK8 | 1 | 32 |
| 1999 Jaguar XK8 | 0 | 23 |
| 2000 Jaguar XK8 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 Jaguar XK8 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Jaguar XK8 | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1997 Jaguar XK8
How do I know if my 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8; 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 97V045000).
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.