Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The number one most common problem is related to the carburetor (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the fuel delivery (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Carburetor problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
Related to Jaguar service action publication number 303-s514, "throttle closed position operation" this is a known defect for Jaguar. In the Jaguar service bulletin, Jaguar states "under exceptional circumstances this concern could cause the engine to cut out. . . Read details...
I have a 1998 Jaguar Xj8. The vehicle stalls at high speeds, generally after I accelerate over 50 mph. The vehicle is extremely difficult to control and can only be restarted if you bring it to a stop. I had this happen while driving the car in CA. I was almost killed when the vehicle stalled. Read details...
The vehicles engine stalled without warning while driving at approximately 60 mph on a 4-lane limited access highway. The instrument panel display read engine stalled . My wife was driving and she was able to coast the car to the side of the road to a safe stop. Read details...