1998 Jaguar XK8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Jaguar XK8, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 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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Vehicle speed control
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.
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Jaguar XK8 have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,428 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Would not start, battery run down in less than one week. Stationary”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2018 · Electrical system
“Why hasn't jaguar been ordered to recall the 1997 through 2002 1/2 models for the timing belt tensioner plastic guide issue? It has been reported here in the past, and is widely known across the inter”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2014 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Jaguar XK8 (XK8 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
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 1998 Jaguar XK8
How do I know if my 1998 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 1998 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 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
- 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.