2008 Jaguar XJ Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Jaguar XJ recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jaguar XJ.

Most common 2008 Jaguar XJ problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Structure	1
Visibility	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Service Brakes	1
Suspension	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2026-08-28, Fuel/Propulsion System
i had a short in my fuel tank when i remove the pump all the wires were baer no rubber around the wires it could have made a fire in the tank if one is like this many more r out there waiting to get on fire

2023-09-22, Unknown Or Other
My wife and I are drivers with 50+ years of driving experience each, with clean driving records. Recently two incidents occurred while driving my 2008 Jaguar XJ that frightened us, where we have been left with no feasible explanation. There were no messages, warning lamps, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The first incident occurred in early December, 2022, with mileage of approximately 66,500 miles. On a cold evening, after traveling 2.5 miles, I was entering my garage with the brakes applied when the engine revved up and lurched forward uncontrollably, striking a vehicle in front of me. I applied brake pressure as hard as possible, but the car would not stop. If i

2015-03-27, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR XJ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL OF THE CONTROL ARMS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARMS AND ABS BRAKE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 8/21/15*CN UPDATED 10/3/2017*CN

2011-04-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AS I WAS GOING DOWN A SLOPPING STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DECLINE BUT CAR SURGED FORWARD, IMMEDIATELY GAINING SPEED UP TO 58 MPH. WHEN I LEVELED OUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD BY TAPPING ON THE BRAKES UNTIL I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED TWO DAYS LATER. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WAITING TO TURN LEFT, CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD GOING FROM 0 TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BARELY MISSING CAR COMING AT ME FROM THE LEFT. WAS IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BEFORE I KNEW IT. STOPPED CAR AS BEFORE, LIGHT REPEATED TAPS ON BRAKES. CAR IS AT JAGUAR DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *TR

2010-03-04, Vehicle Speed Control
2008 JAGUAR XJL CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE LOST CRUISE CONTROL. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED A WARNING THAT READ "CRUISE UNAVAILABLE PARK BRAKE DEFAULT" ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PULLED OVER TO READ THE OWNERS MANUAL AND IT STATED THE PARK BRAKE DEFAULT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. ALSO LOOSING CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH WITH SOMEONE ON YOUR BUMPER COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE, IT WOULDN'T MOVE. IT WAS LOCKED IN PARK. THE CONSUMER TRIED AGAIN AND THE TRANSMISSION MOVED INTO DRIVE GEAR. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY REPLACED THE B

2008 Jaguar XJ questions

Does the 2008 Jaguar XJ have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jaguar XJ at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jaguar XJ?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Structure (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Jaguar XJ has been fixed?

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