1998 Jaguar XJV8 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1998 Jaguar XJV8 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your XJV8?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 Jaguar XJV8 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 99V138Jun 2, 1999189 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Jaguar XJV8 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2007-06-19, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XJV8. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE LIMP HOME MODE FEATURE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE LIMP HOME MODE FEATURE WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MORE THAN 15 MPH. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING TWO RECALL NOTICES IN MARCH OF 2007: RECALL # 99V138000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND RECALL # 98V022000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AS PART OF THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE CONTACT WOULD FIRST NEED TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. T

1998 Jaguar XJV8 questions

Does the 1998 Jaguar XJV8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Jaguar XJV8: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJV8?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Jaguar XJV8 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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