2008 Jaguar XJ Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 41,529miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Jaguar XJ (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jaguar XJ. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,529 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 78 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 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.
- Brakes2 33%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “As I was going down a slopping street at approximately 30-35 MPH, I stepped on the brakes to slow decline but car surged forward, immediately gaining speed up to 58 MPH. When I leveled out at the bottom of the hill I was able to pull over to side of road by tapping on the brakes until I came to a complete stop. Second incident happened two days later. While stopped at a stop sign waiting to turn left, car accelerated forward going from 0 to approximately 30 MPH barely missing car coming at me from the left. Was in middle of the road before I knew it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396302, filed 2011-04, 58 milesVehicle speed control: “2008 Jaguar xjl consumer stated vehicle lost cruise control. The consumer stated a warning that read cruise unavailable park brake default illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer stated he pulled over to read the owners manual and it stated the park brake default could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Also loosing cruise control at 70 MPH with someone on your bumper could cause a serious problem. When the consumer tried to put the transmission into drive, it wouldn't move. It was locked in park. The consumer tried again and the transmission moved into drive gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10313204, filed 2010-03Fuel system: “i had a short in my fuel tank when i remove the pump all the wires were baer no rubber around the wires it could have made a fire in the tank if one is like this many more r out there waiting to get on fire”
NHTSA complaint #11760518, filed 2026-08Other or unknown: “My wife and I are drivers with 50+ years of driving experience each, with clean driving records. Recently two incidents occurred while driving my 2008 Jaguar XJ that frightened us, where we have been left with no feasible explanation. There were no messages, warning lamps, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The first incident occurred in early December, 2022, with mileage of approximately 66,500 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546046, filed 2023-09Mileage 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 58 and 83,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Jaguar XJ in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 78 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
- 10079821Jun 8, 2016Engine cooling. Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and there is no warning light or other suggestion of a fault.
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 2008 Jaguar XJ have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jaguar XJ as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Jaguar XJ is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 2008 Jaguar XJ been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Jaguar XJ reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,529 miles and the middle half falls between 58 and 83,000 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 29, 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.