Jaguar XK8 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Jaguar XK8 owners have reported a total of 148 problems for their cars built in the 7 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Jaguar XK8. The 1998 Jaguar XK8 cars have the most problems reported (43 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Jaguar XK8

Model Year	Number of Problems
2003 XK8	6
2002 XK8	5
2001 XK8	12
2000 XK8	13
1999 XK8	30
1998 XK8	43
1997 XK8	39

🔍 Common problems of Jaguar XK8

The following chart shows the 21 most common problems for Jaguar XK8 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (17 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of Jaguar XK8

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	33
Power Train	17
Electrical System	13
Vehicle Speed Control	12
Visibility	9
Service Brakes	8
Suspension	8
Structure	7
Gasoline Fuel System	6
Air Bag	5

Other Fuel System	5
Unknown Or Other	4
Seats	4
Steering	4
Equipment	3
Electronic Stability Control	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Latches/locks/linkage	2
Wheel	2
Tire	1
Air Brake	1

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