1998 Jaguar XK8 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,286miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Jaguar XK8, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,286 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 vehicle, without any warning and instantaneously at speed limit in a freeway travel lane, ceased to operate. This happened on numerous occasions since first acquired with less than 4,000 miles use. Each time this caused the driver (my wife) to conduct an emergency procedure - hit the emergency flashers, shift to neutral, and restart the car while it was decelerating. The last time was on july 14, 2008. The power steering, power brakes, safety handling systems, and engine were inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236623, filed 2008-08, 40,000 miles“Vehicle had to be flatbed to dalership numerous times due to not starting after stalling out in middle of traffic. Sometimes, vehicle could be restarted but would stall out. Was informed by mechanic would need a new engine and new controller box. Owner feels it was an electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #891111, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 201818C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Mongoose Update.
- 10212838Sep 28, 2012Image.
- 10212837Sep 28, 2012Image.
- 10012197Feb 1, 1999Erratic operation. Needle erratic/wavering. Gauge needle in an unusual position - instruments - repair procedure.
- 10012338Apr 1, 1998Key transponder module - synchronization procedure - key programming.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Jaguar XK8
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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