Suspension Related Problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Jaguar XJ8


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

The Suspension problem

Vehicle recently purchased used from auto broker. Since purchase, there has been a vibration seemingly originating from the right front wheel area. During an exceptionally windy day (30+ knot crosswinds on highway), the vibration was strong enough to make me question my ability to control the   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Vehicle shakes and shimmies above 38 mph. Tires and wheels are involved. Dealer and Jaguar engineer tried to fix and cannot. Extreme safety hazard.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

While driving the front left fender liner began rubbing the tire and the consumer could hear loud grinding noise, this rubbing caused the front left wheel to lock up, destroyed the wheel bearing and resulted in brake failure.   Read details...


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