2004 Jaguar XJ8 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2004 Jaguar XJ8 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (18 reports).

0Recalls
54Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
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2004 Jaguar XJ8 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Jaguar XJ8.

Most common 2004 Jaguar XJ8 problems

Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension18
Vehicle Speed Control12
Power Train8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Electrical System6
Engine5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Structure4
Visibility3
Unknown Or Other2

What owners report

2023-04-20, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ8. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal rattling sound and went down to the floorboard. The vehicle hesitated to respond. The ABS warning light and the traction control warning light were illuminated. Additionally, the message "Park Brake Fault" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brakes had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V144000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), however, the parts to do the recall repair were not ye
2019-05-18, Structure
THE CAR COUGHT ON FIRE
2019-02-19, Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH ONLY 54,000 MILES ON THIS JAGUAR, THAT IS NOT NORMAL AS I HAVE OWNED JAGUAR CARS FOR 3 DECADES. ALSO THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE OCCURRED AT 55,000 MILES WHICH IS THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR TWO WEEKS WITHOUT ANY MOVEMENTS. THIS VEHICLE DRIVES LESS THAN 3000 MILES A YEAR NOW AND I'M SUPER DISAPPOINTED IN THIS FACTOR WHERE AS MY WIFE'S MERCEDES S500 WITH 139,000 MILES ON IT HAS NO ISSUES ON IT AT ALL.
2018-09-06, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR XJ8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM, DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND ENGINE FAILURE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,483.
2018-03-23, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR XJ8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT UP AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2004 Jaguar XJ8 questions

Does the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar XJ8?

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (18), Vehicle Speed Control (12), Power Train (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Jaguar XJ8 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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