1997 Jaguar XK8 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,224miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Jaguar XK8, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,224 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.
“After spotting fluid on the floor, I checked the levels in the car and found that the power steering fluid was low. After filling the ps reservior, I took the car to the nearest ford dealer, since the Jaguar dealer was 225 miles away. They found a leak in the high pressure power steering hose. I was told it was a good thing I didn't drive it very far, since it could have caused the pump and rack-and-pinion steering to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073240, filed 2004-05, 20,224 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10011320Oct 1, 2002Steering rack knocking or rattling - revised lower steering column/rack return line - repair procedure.
- 10011375Dec 1, 1998Power assisted steering (pas) system related problems - pressure testing.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Jaguar XK8
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Jaguar XK8
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.
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