1998 Jaguar XJ Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 58,950miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Jaguar XJ (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jaguar XJ. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,950 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 84 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 36%
- Exterior lighting2 18%
- Engine1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Other or unknown1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Example complaints
Engine: “Not sure exactly what the problem is. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. There appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap is located on the vehicle (on top near the trunk) rather than on the side. When there is a hard rain, water leaks into the gas tank; dirt and debris gather in the opening for the gas tank and must be frequently cleaned out. The vehicle will hesitate while driving and then will refuse to start again. In reading complaints from other owners about the plastic parts used in the engine, perhaps this is my problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584626, filed 2014-04, 68,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,901 and 68,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V022000Feb 12, 1998Vehicle speed controlCovers: Jaguar XJ 1998, XK8 1998
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
Recall details for the 1998 Jaguar XJ → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 84 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10097036Jan 5, 2015Fuel system. "re-issued dec 2015. Issue: fuel injectors clogged leading to poor running / misfires / engine detonation on aj-v8 engines. Cause: poor fuel quality or fuel contaminants blocking the holes in the…
Other model years of the Jaguar XJ
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 13,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 34,450 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 12 | 64,000 | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 8 | 39,900 | 3 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 7 | 65,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 16 | 80,000 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 2008 | 6 | 41,529 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 11 | 41,585 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 68,234 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 13 | 67,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 42,909 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 58,950 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Jaguar XJ have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jaguar XJ as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Jaguar XJ is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 1998 Jaguar XJ been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJ reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,950 miles and the middle half falls between 49,901 and 68,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.