1997 Jaguar XK8 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Jaguar XK8, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“Jaguar has 40,000 l997 model XK8 sold for $75,0000. Needs new engine! Dealer wont take of expense of replacing it. Web says they have faulty tensioners, and cylinder liners.”
NHTSA complaint #10068129, filed 2004-04, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10212838Sep 28, 2012Image.
- 10212837Sep 28, 2012Image.
- 10228531Sep 1, 2012DVD software update
- 10012331Oct 1, 1997Garage door opener - programming procedure.
- 10012202Aug 1, 1997A/c low pressure hose - interference with egr pipe - service action s 820.
- 10012208Jun 1, 1997The radio/cassette unit installed can automatically display the message clean tap along with a tone warning.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Jaguar XK8
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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