Visibility Related Problems of the 1998 Jaguar XK8

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 1998 Jaguar XK8. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the visibility (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Jaguar XK8


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1998 Jaguar XK8

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working in the middle of rain storm causing me to lose visibility. No warning - the wipers just stop as the nut holding the wiper arm has become loosened/stripped. Two previous times this has been repaired. This is a design defect.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

My rear vision mirror failed. It fogged up and began leaking an oily substance. I couldn't see; it was raining and I had a perilous journey home.   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

The vehicle stalled intermittently without warning. The gear shift failed to come out of park. Also the antenna and power mirror switch was replaced and the coolant light illuminated.   Read details...


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