2005 Jaguar XJ8 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar XJ8. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Suspension2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that when shifting into drive from park, the vehicle accelerated in reverse erroneously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10434799, filed 2011-11, 37,000 milesSuspension: “While driving 0n a city street a low vehicle warning came on. The next time car driven the air suspension fault appeared 88000 mile and repair is $3,200.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10917371, filed 2016-10, 88,000 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar XJ8. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the throttle gasket would have to be replaced. Approximately two years after the repair, the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465391, filed 2012-07, 53,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,000 and 88,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2005 Jaguar XJ8 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ8 4.2 Litre RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| XJ8l RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 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. 13 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
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Mongoose Update.
Other model years of the Jaguar XJ8
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 70,500 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 54 | 50,000 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 13 | 37,500 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 83 | 69,000 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 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.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 get?
The EPA rates the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 (XJ8 4.2 Litre, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Jaguar XJ8 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,500 miles and the middle half falls between 53,000 and 88,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.