Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Starter Relay problems |
Takata recall transmission fault light lights is on instrument lights go blank transmission goes clunk in and either reverse or drive Read details...
The 1998 Xj8 while at highway / interstate speed 55 and up has gone into limp or stall mode at random (6 times in the past 18 months) exposing the occuptants to severe traffic hazards from fast moving vehicles. The vehicle coast to a standstill and must be put in park to restart. Read details...
Battery exploded, filled trunk with smoke, blew electrical covers off of fuse and relay blocks which are located too close to the battery under the floor of the trunk. . Exploded when turned ignition key to start car--very violent--if trunk had been open, acid would have covered anyone nearby. Read details...