CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Jaguar XK8 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2002 Jaguar XK8 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Most common 2002 Jaguar XK8 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
THERE IS A COMMON THROTTLE BODY FAILURE IN 2002 JAGUARS. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS, THE CAR GOES INTO "FAIL SAFE" MODE AND REDUCES SPEED TO 30 MPH, CREATING A HAZARD ON HIGHWAYS WITH LIMITED ACCESS. INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE OF AN NON-WEAR COMPONENT, AND REPRESENTS A FACTORY DEFECT AND A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
2002 JAGUAR XKR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND GAS FUMES COULD BE SMELLED.*MR THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS NOTHING SERIOUS AND LIKELY DUE TO SOMETHING IN THE EMISSION SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR IT'S 20000 MILE CHECKUP THE PROBLEM WOULD BE RECTIFIED. THE DRIVER HAD COMPLAINED TO HER HUSBAND ABOUT THE SMELL OF FUMES WHICH MADE HER COUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR EXPLAINED THAT A FACTORY MODIFICATION HAD BEEN FITTED TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE MODIFICATION THE FUMES COULD STILL BE SMELLED. THESE FUMES CAUSED THE DRIVER TO FEEL ILL WHILE DRIVING. THE LIGHT ILLU
PROBLEMS WITH WIND NOISE ON DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. *MR THE FRONT DOOR WAS HARD TO OPEN, THE J GATE CLICKED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKING, AIR LEAKED IN THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW ALONG WITH NOISE, THERE WAS A HUM NOISE WHEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND THE CENTER CONSOLE LIGHT FLASHED. *SC *JB
CONVERTIBLE TOP WAS MOVING VERY SLOWLY WHILE OPENING. NEXT ONE OF THE HYDRALIC LINES FROM CONVERTIBLE TOP BROKE OFF AND SPRAYED FLUID ALL OVER PASSENGERS. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2002 Jaguar XK8 questions
Does the 2002 Jaguar XK8 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Jaguar XK8 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jaguar XK8?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Jaguar XK8 has been fixed?
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