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1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Mesa, AZ
Timing chain tensioner failed, broken chain, bent valves. jag service said '97 xk8 had faulty tensioners. most warranty replaced. many nhtsa complaints & tsb's on this failure. jag. is aware of this dangerous problem. jag. agreed to pay for...read more / reply »
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Cotati, CA
Car stalls (cuts out) at highway speeds. the first 2 times i had to let it stop, turn off and restart. the last instance just as i was trying to pull over it restarted.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Saint Peters, MO
Intermittently while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. it stalled three times in two weeks. there was a recall for this problem, but only foreign vehicles were involved. the problem continued.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Williamsburg, MI
After spotting fluid on the floor, i checked the levels in the car and found that the power steering fluid was low. after filling the ps reservior, i took the car to the nearest ford dealer, since the jaguar dealer was 225 miles away. the...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Portland, ME
Normal cruising highway speed, let off the accelarator and car stalls. have to weave my way out of traffic as car is decelerating. had to come to full stop and then attempted restart with no problems. has happened four times at highway crui...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Los Angeles, CA
Jaguar has 40,000 l997 model xk8 sold for $75,0000. needs new engine! dealer wont take of expense of replacing it. web says they have faulty tensioners, and cylinder liners.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Glendora, CA
Plastic guide on timing chain broke,which broke timing chain,which broke 2 valves and scoured the piston and cylinder wall.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Westwood, CA
While driving 50 mph the timing chain broke which caused the vehicle to stall. the driver was able to coast to the side of the road out of traffic. the consumer stated that the timing chain is made with a plastic coating that is prone to ...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Bridgeport, PA
While driving vehicle stalled. driver tried to restart vehicle, but vehicle would not restart. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that throttle needed to be replaced due to a worn out shut off ...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Louisville, KY
Rear view mirror has turned black, and cannot be used safely. vehicle had been taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the "fluid" is bad in the mirror. the manufacturer has been notified.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Marietta, GA
The 1/4" thick steel brackets that are welded to the driver's seat frame and have holes for the seat frame to be bolted to the floor of the car sheared off (i.e. completely failed) while driving. the seat became unattached at the front caus...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Marietta, GA
The 1/4" thick steel brackets that are welded to the driver's seat frame and have holes for the seat frame to be bolted to the floor of the car sheared off (i.e. completely failed) while driving. the seat became unattached at the front caus...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Santa Monica, CA
1997 jaguar xk8 suddenly stalls out completely during freeway driving. other listings at nhtsa regarding this. potentially fatal issue as the car cannot be steered off the road easily. no warning of failure - resulting in following traffic ...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Santa Monica, CA
While driving at los angeles freeway at 55mph and with no warning vehicle got shut off, causing consumer to pull off the road. this problem was intermittent. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still occurring.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Milford, NH
Front left and right units replaced - abs and traction control module replaced ecm unit to be replaced - car now at dealer 11/11/02. dt
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Milford, NH
Front left and right units replaced - abs and traction control module replaced ecm unit to be replaced - car now at dealer 11/11/02. dt
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Milford, NH
Front left and right units replaced - abs and traction control module replaced ecm unit to be replaced - car now at dealer 11/11/02. dt
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Milford, NH
While driving on dual highway the engine simply stopped! with no power assist, the car was driven to the side shoulder. i waited a short time then restarted and continued on. dealer could find no reason for the failure. dt
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in San Luis Obispo, CA
While going 70mph vehicle slowed down while acclerating. the motor was running but vehicle fail to move. consumer waited a 1/2 hour to restart and it repeatedly cut off. the vehicle was towed but no problem was found. no contact was made w...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Woolwich Twp., NJ
Throttle position sensor contacts fail due to design flaw causing ecu to go into limp mode. ecu unable to determine pedal position, causing incorrect fuel metering and incorrect shift pattern.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Woolwich Twp., NJ
Throttle position sensor contacts fail due to design flaw causing ecu to go into limp mode. ecu unable to determine pedal position, causing incorrect fuel metering and incorrect shift pattern.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Rockford, IL
3 times while traveling 55 to 60 mph the engine stalled while in traffic. each time i put the transmission into neutral and unsuccesfully attempted a rolling restart. upon getting the vehicle to a stop at the shoulder of the road i put the ...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Rockford, IL
3 times while traveling 55 to 60 mph the engine stalled while in traffic. each time i put the transmission into neutral and unsuccesfully attempted a rolling restart. upon getting the vehicle to a stop at the shoulder of the road i put the ...
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Pasadena, CA
Vehicle has stalled 7 times in the last 20 months, dealer has attempted to correct problem on four occasions.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in San Antonio, TX
When stepping on the brakes vehicles pulls real hard to the left, which jerks the steering wheel out of driver's hand.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Glenview, KY
Recall repairs on suspension/differential delayed because dealer had no knowledge of recall.
1997 JAGUAR XK8 in Foster City, CA
Size and location of the inside rear view mirror obscures view when merging/crossing traffic in the right front.
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