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1998 Jaguar XJ8 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 83 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8, 1% of the 83 complaints for this model year.

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

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Front deflector came off vehicle while traveling at highway speed of 70 MPH. This condition almost caused a vehicle crash. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8001646, filed 2002-01

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200447%
2001646%
199811%

Other parts of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

Engine cooling
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Jaguar XJ8

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.

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