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Jaguar XKModel year report

2008 Jaguar XK Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
56,350miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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 2008 Jaguar XK (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jaguar XK. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and body and structure (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,350 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 206 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 49 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “This is a 2008 vehicle always garage kept, 50,000 miles, edges of windshield are delaminating, the edges not exposed to the weather and elements. This compromises the windshields strength. Exterior of vehicle looks brand new with no wear and tear. Can submit pictures if you provide e mail address to send to. Jaguar has recalled other late model vehicles with a similar defect, but refuses to identify this vehicle as having a safety defect. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10568769, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles

Suspension: “Tl * the contact owns a 2008 Jaguar XK. The contact stated that the rear differential began leaking fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that the seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential, drive shaft and control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10595855, filed 2014-06, 78,000 miles

Mileage 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 50,000 and 62,700 miles.

25%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 56,350 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102014220152016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Jaguar XK version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XK RWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162519$4,350
XK Convertible RWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162519$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

Recall details for the 2008 Jaguar XK → · Check a 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. 206 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 206 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XK

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008556,3501—19—Not enough data
2007157,0001—19—Rising

All Jaguar XK model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Jaguar XK have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jaguar XK as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Jaguar XK is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.

Has the 2008 Jaguar XK been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Jaguar XK get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Jaguar XK (XK, 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 2008 Jaguar XK reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,350 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 62,700 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.