1997 Jaguar XK8 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Jaguar XK8, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“Rear view mirror has turned black, and cannot be used safely. Vehicle had been taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the fluid is bad in the mirror. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10044285, filed 2003-11, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012336Oct 1, 1998Glass bonding - procedure & materials.
- 10012335Aug 1, 1998Detached rear view mirror mounting - repair procedure.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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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