Jaguar XJ8 owners have reported 7 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carburetor (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Carburetor problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
Vehicle cut out on CA freeway 57 at 70 mph due to throttle position sensor fault, (fault code p0121) luckily I managed to get to the hard shoulder without incident. This condition is extremely dangerous especially if this had happened while I was turning in front of oncoming traffic. Read details...
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...
I have purchased new 2003 Xj8 Jaguar. Driven in the past 6 years as a second car. Have only 29,000 mil and the fuel pump totally melted. There was no warning or any indication it immediately died. I was lucky I was not driving on the freeway. I have replaced it with the same kind. Read details...