Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Jaguar XJ8. The number one most common problem is related to the check engine light on (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems |
Vehicle gets to operating temperature and the check engine light comes on. Then it goes into restricted performance mode. This prohibits the vehicle from exceeding 3000 rpm. On acceleration the car hesitates and bucks. On occasion at start up the engine rpms are uncontrolled-going from 200 to 3500. Read details...
My 2000 Xj8 Jaguar, with approximately 36k miles, began running very badly and surging unexpectedly. The car became very dangerous to drive and I narrowly avoided having, what could have been severe accidents, on more than one occasion. Read details...
Car purchased in Jan 2003 problem first occurred in Aug 2004 while driving my normal route to work. Called dealer and explained that a warning light came on "engine coolant low" . Asked them to advise me on what to do. They said to bring in ASAP. Read details...