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1998 Jaguar XJR Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 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 electrical system of the 1998 Jaguar XJR, 11% of the 9 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 traveling at approximately 65 MPH vehicle lost power during acceleration while in traffic. Dealership examined vehicle, and cleaned throttle in vehicle. Problem repeated itself while traveling at approximately 70 MPH in heavy traffic. Dealership replaced an unknown component in throttle control, and informed consumer that this has happened to other vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #890973, filed 2001-06

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999117%
1998111%

Other parts of the 1998 Jaguar XJR

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Jaguar XJR

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology