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SteeringPart report

2004 Jaguar XJ8 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Jaguar XJ8, 2% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.

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.

“The power window on driver's side stopped operating while in the up position. Vehicle stalled on two occasions while driving at 35 MPH and 65 MPH. Vehicle restarted on both occasions, and the vehicle would vibrate severely while driving 50 MPH. Consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer 8-10 separate times, but problem recurred. The electrical sstem has problems. Radio changes funtions from am to fm to cd by itself without consumer input. Windows go down without the consumers input and will not close. Interior lights do not work when driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10094976, filed 2004-11, 1,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200412%
199811%

Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar XJ8

Suspension
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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.

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