Jaguar XK8 owners have reported 8 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Front left and right units replaced - abs and traction control module replaced ecm unit to be replaced - car now at dealer 11/11/02. Dt Read details...
1997 Jaguar Xk8 recall for defective wheel bearings. Consumer states that front right tire locked up. Consumer was informed of the defective wheel bearing. He would like more info and investigation of this problem. The right front roller bearing failed. Read details...
The right and left control arms were found to be defective after consumer noticed the two right front tires were wearing out. Manufacturer offered no assistance. Read details...
The combination of the tires and the new dynamic stability control system produced a situation where if there's low temperature/snow on the ground, the vehicle would only move at a crawl. Read details...
Wheels and tires don't work together. Tires slide around shake and shimmy on the road. Vehicle has chrome wheels. Dealer said car has been damaged one time, and they were not going to honor the recall. Consumer says the damage had nothing to do with wheels. Read details...