Jaguar XK8 owners have reported 13 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Would not start, battery run down in less than one week. Stationary Read details...
While driving at los angeles freeway at 55mph and with no warning vehicle got shut off, causing consumer to pull off the road. This problem was intermittent. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still occurring. Read details...
The vehicle, without any warning and instantaneously at speed limit in a freeway travel lane, ceased to operate. This happened on numerous occasions since first acquired with less than 4,000 miles use. Read details...
Consumer had considerable problems with a dead battery. Read details...
Vehicle had to be flatbed to dalership numerous times due to not starting after stalling out in middle of traffic. Sometimes, vehicle could be restarted but would stall out. Was informed by mechanic would need a new engine and new controller box. Owner feels it was an electrical problem. Read details...