Three problems related to power train have been reported for the 1998 Jaguar XJ8. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xj8. While traveling 20 mph, the contact noticed that the transmission fault warning light was illuminated. Moments later, the vehicle slightly hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and the failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xj8. While stopped, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle began to accelerate once the speedometer displayed 15 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 99v138000 (power train:automatic transmission), that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 06/19/lj.