Jaguar XJ8 owners have reported 75 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine stall (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Jaguar Xj8. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to re-start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jaguar Xj8. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission failed to shift up and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...
Operating my vehicle, the engine starting running poor. Jaguar dealership explained poorly designed timing chain tensioners and arms have failed because Jaguar made the components out of a cheap plastic, that is known to crack and cause the valves to contact the pistons. 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...
The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xj8. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning when driving at higher speeds of approximately 75 mph. The check engine warning light would illuminate after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. Read details...