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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1999 Jaguar XJ8L Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Jaguar XJ8L, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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 rear view mirror which has a dimming feature failed. Black fluid came spilling out onto the center console and the radio controls. The mirror be came non functional, there by having difficulty in viewing to the rear of the car. I made contact with Jaguar and they have been non responsive.”

NHTSA complaint #10227219, filed 2008-05, 94,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999111%

Other parts of the 1999 Jaguar XJ8L

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Jaguar XJ8L

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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