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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 Jaguar XJ Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Jaguar XJ, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015114%
201418%
2013225%
2011319%
2005117%
200418%
200018%
1998218%

Other parts of the 1998 Jaguar XJ

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Jaguar XJ

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology