Jaguar XJ8 owners have reported 37 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Transmission fault light has come on in the car. Many owners have experienced the same issue. This cost about $2700 to fix. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar Xj8. Upon shifting the vehicle from park into reverse, the gear failed to change over. The contact stated that the pin function was unable to release the gear due to the transmission not changing. As a result, the brakes seized. 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...
1998 Jaguar Xj8 zf-transmission failure. Vehicle has 105, 542 miles. Vehicle would jerk and shudder under light acceleration (2nd &3rd gears). Transmission is a zf- 5 speed, sealed unit-no servicing. This happened 3-4 times but did not trigger a fault code. Read details...
2004 Jaguar Xj8 new vehicle limited warranty. ** answer required***. While driving the the front passenger side whell came off cauing considrable damage to the vehicle and dfamge to tow other vehicle's. Read details...