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Body and structurePart report

1998 Jaguar XJ8L Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 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 XJ8L, 7% of the 15 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.

“While driving the front left fender liner began rubbing the tire and the consumer could hear loud grinding noise, this rubbing caused the front left wheel to lock up, destroyed the wheel bearing and resulted in brake failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #559543, filed 2001-02

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199817%

Other parts of the 1998 Jaguar XJ8L

Engine cooling
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Jaguar XJ8L

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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