2001 Jaguar XK8 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles, 9 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 · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Jaguar XK8 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Jaguar XK8. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering (2) and body and structure (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 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.
- Engine cooling2 20%
- Steering2 20%
- Body and structure2 20%
- Air bags1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Failure of the secondary timing chain tensioners. This results in the need for a complete rebuild of the engine. I am told by the dealer that they have seen a few of these since it is poorly designed. When you research this on the net, it appears that the problem is known to Jaguar owners and occurs too frequently for it to be chance. Cost of inspection and fix prior to failure about $1200, price after failure $3,000 plus.”
NHTSA complaint #10225503, filed 2008-04, 36,425 milesSteering: “While driving at 60-65 MPH on a 4 lane highway the car took a hard turn left. When I attempted to correct it was if I had no steering what so ever. This resulted in a collision and spin out with my car and the other car. My dealer said this can't happen, but it did . The car has not been repaired as I wish to find the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10121952, filed 2005-05, 60,000 milesBody and structure: “Whenever the convertible top is down hydraulic fluid leaks from the release handle over the window. Dealer has attempted to fix the problem on three different occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #10050552, filed 2003-12, 13,000 milesVehicle speed control: “I was recently made aware that an extremely dangerous condition that occurred with my 2001 vehicle was something that should have been prevented. It was considered a recall item on jaguars in model years 1997- 1999 (Jaguar service action number: s514, subject: throttle closed position operation, reference: 13/05/04 303-s514v1). I experienced the same conditions described in the recall notice and could have easily, without exaggeration, been killed due to this engineering defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184257, filed 2007-03, 50,649 milesMileage when problems were reported
56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,000 and 54,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2001 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 | 15 | 22 | 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 2001 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. 13 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 2001 Jaguar XK8 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Jaguar XK8 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Jaguar XK8 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 2001 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 2001 Jaguar XK8 get?
The EPA rates the 2001 Jaguar XK8 (XK8, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 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 2001 Jaguar XK8 reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 29,000 and 54,000 miles; 56% 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.