2000 Jaguar XK8 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Jaguar XK8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2000 Jaguar XK8. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and fuel system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 27%
- Air bags2 18%
- Fuel system2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Engine1 9.1%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “My wife an I have a 2000 Jaguar XK8 convertible and the plastic hydraulic lines ruptured above the interior light spraying hydraulic oil everywhere inside the car, including on us, I contacted the manufacturer and after a month or constant calls they didn't feel it was a problem of theirs and I should pay the $1,500.00 for repair, that just covered the lines and not the interior which was covered in oil. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231910, filed 2008-06, 69,000 milesAir bags: “I get an airbag warning light which indicates that the airbag may not work. I took the car to the dealer, they plugged the car in and told me that they got a fault code indicating that the airbag cassette reel needed to be replaced. The cost was around $355.”
NHTSA complaint #10188655, filed 2007-04, 75,700 milesFuel system: “We can smell gasoline in the passenger area of the car. It happens whether the windows are up or down, whether the air conditioning is on or off, whether the convertible top is up or down. Usually happens in hot weather, but then again we have only owned and driven the car during the summer. The manufacturer feels that the problem is a combination of high altitude in the denver area, high ambient temperatures, and the fuel formulation in the denver area. They say it only happens in their 4.0 liter supercharged engines. The problem is intermittent. …”
NHTSA complaint #732957, filed 2000-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I was parked in my driveway, after driving home from the local supermarket with the convertible top down - and upon pressing the roof button to raise and lower the top to it's closed position - I noticed that the right rear (passenger side) quarter window would not raise up closed like the left side. Upon further investigation I discovered that this problem has been happening to many similar model year & make vehicles, and has been noted in TSB bulletin # 501-49. I respectfully ask that this issue generate a recall from Jaguar to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10617697, filed 2014-07, 61,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
29% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 69,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2000 Jaguar XK8 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XK8 RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| XK8 Convertible RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Jaguar XK8 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Mongoose Update.
Other model years of the Jaguar XK8
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 56,552 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 40,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 11 | 61,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 23 | 55,100 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 32 | 56,950 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 30 | 61,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Jaguar XK8 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2000 Jaguar XK8 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Jaguar XK8 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2000 Jaguar XK8 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Jaguar XK8 get?
The EPA rates the 2000 Jaguar XK8 (XK8, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Jaguar XK8 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 69,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.