Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Jaguar XK8

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XK8. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Jaguar XK8

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xk8. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud sound underneath the vehicle. He was unable to shift into any gear. The failure occurred without warning.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xk8. The contact stated that the transmission is failing and is not shifting gears correctly. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that they were not aware of NHTSA campaign id number 99v138000 (power train: automatic transmission).   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

The contact owns a 1998 Jaguar Xk8. The contact stated that when driving between 35-50 mph, there was a growling noise coming from the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant when accelerating and the noise does would not stop until the vehicle reached 50 mph and above.   Read details...


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