BrakesPart report
1997 Jaguar XK8 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Jaguar XK8, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10011306May 1, 1998New special tool 206-066a - abs rotor nut socket (version 2).
- 10011299Apr 1, 1998Parking brake - poor release - repair procedure. *tt this bulletin replaces previous bulletin 206-01, dated 4/97.
- 10011302Feb 1, 1997Incorrect torque specification - front & rear brake caliper retaining bolts & guide pins.
- 10011301Jan 1, 1997Scraping noise - front brake disc shield - install washer.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Jaguar XK8
Engine cooling
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Jaguar XK8
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.
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