Jaguar XK8 owners have reported 9 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview mirror (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The inside rear view mirror on the 2000 Jaguar Xk8 failed before I purchased it in March. It is an auto chromatic mirror that is supposed to dim at night. However, when it failed it clouded up the mirror and it is very difficult to see, there are 2 images, and it doesn't dim at night. Read details...
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 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...
Size and location of the inside rear view mirror obscures view when merging/crossing traffic in the right front. Read details...
Fumes enter the cabin: shortly after I took delivery of the Jaguar and numeroous times thereafter my wife and I expereinced serious health problems while riding in the car. These problems were only when the sunroof was open. The first symptom was bad headaches. Read details...