2004 Jaguar XJ8 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,780miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Jaguar XJ8, 7% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,780 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was making a left turn at 15 MPH when the car suddenly accelerated for a few moments and then settled down. I then took 2 right turns at 10 MPH and was attempting to apply the brake in a parking spot when the car suddenly accelerated running over a bush, 10 ft tree, and in to a ditch on east side of highway 41 in bonita springs before I could get the car to stop. I then drove in gingerly in to a parking spot and left it until it was towed to naples Jaguar the next morning. Myself and my three passengers were terrified and tortured by the trauma.”
NHTSA complaint #10559367, filed 2014-01, 42,000 miles“While proceeding to park in the driveway, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration and forcibly struck another vehicle that was parked in the garage. During this incident the driver had no control of braking or steering. The impact was severe enough to cause the airbag to deploy and sustain major damage to both vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10678607, filed 2015-01, 77,560 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that the brake system, dynamic stability control, and engine failure system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to a certified mechanic who stated that the wiring in the engine needed to be replaced and water was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,483.”
NHTSA complaint #11127885, filed 2018-09, 15,483 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar XJ8
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jaguar XJ8
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.
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