1998 Jaguar XK8 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,065miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Jaguar XK8, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,065 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.
“While driving at 45 MPH drivers seat broke away from track putting me into the back seat causing temporary loss of control and running off side of road ripping front spoiler off car. Went into dealer who called Jaguar about problem. Mfg. Decline to pay for repairs stating car out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10016295, filed 2003-04, 107,065 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012440Jul 1, 2000Front seat cushion - sagging. Modify seat.
- 10011507Aug 1, 1999Front seat fuses blowing chafed seat harness repair procedure.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jaguar XK8
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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