1997 Jaguar XK8 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Jaguar XK8, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 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.
“The contact owns a 1997 Jaguar XK8. While driving 40 MPH and slowing to make a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11120451, filed 2018-08, 142,000 miles“While driving vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but vehicle would not restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that throttle needed to be replaced due to a worn out shut off valve part.”
NHTSA complaint #10064658, filed 2004-03“Throttle position sensor contacts fail due to design flaw causing ecu to go into limp mode. Ecu unable to determine pedal position, causing incorrect fuel metering and incorrect shift pattern.”
NHTSA complaint #762294, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10012183Nov 1, 2004Operation of throttle while in closed position. Service action s514. *tt supersedes bulletin 303-s514, dated 08/04.
- 10011748Aug 1, 2004Operation of throttle while in closed position.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Jaguar XK8
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 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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