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2001 JAGUAR XK8 in Round Lake, IL
Same thing happened to my 2002 XKR. Engine started reving over and over again at a stop sign. I stopped the engine and when I restarted it was okay.
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2002 JAGUAR XK8
This is a known problem with the XK8 hydraulic lines. I was cleaning my 2002 XK8, and when I went to put the top back up, the hydraulic line burst, spraying fluid from the upper window control panel all over me and the car that I had just ...
2002 JAGUAR XK8 in Los Angeles
I just had a similar problem with my 2002 XK8. The car was purchased new and kept in excellent condition. The car was always taken in for its scheduled services, the most recent at 80k. Then at 83k, I was driving on a winding road when I...
2002 JAGUAR XK8 in Los Angeles
This just happened to my 2002 XK8. I was driving and decelerating as I approached a bend in the road when the transmission made a whirring/grinding noise, the Transmission Fault message popped on and then the car went into a spin, throwing...
2002 JAGUAR XK8 in Mobile, Al
I have the same problem! What did you find out? I am desperate!
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Robert
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Ellicott City, MD
I have a 2000 S-Type with the 4.0L V8. I just experienced the exact same thing. Estimated repair $12,000. Jaguar refused to acknowledge issue and offered no assistance. Unbelievable. Regularly serviced per the manual and ALL work done on...
1999 JAGUAR XK8
have seen this also happen,just in the midst of repairing one but cost was alot cheaper,sure they know as they have a repair kit for hoses.
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Upper Marlboro, MD
I own a 1999 jaguar xk8. on august 8th i was riding on the highway when hydraulic fluid started to pour from the overhead near the internal lights. the hydraulic lines which feed the convertible top ruptured; my car has only 62,000 miles ...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Upper Marlboro, MD
I own a 1999 jaguar xk8. on august 8th i was riding on the highway when hydraulic fluid started to pour from the overhead near the internal lights. the hydraulic lines which feed the convertible top ruptured; my car has only 62,000 miles ...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Punta Gorda, FL
Transmission locks up or hard downshifts at speeds of fifteen miles or below on decellateration. found recall campaign number 99v138000, dated june 02, 1999, however was told my vin number was not on recall list. i checked the internet and ...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Temple Hills, MD
Tl contact owns a 1999 jaguar xk8. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle began making a loud grinding noise. the contact attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle would not move beyond 15 mph. the transmission warning indicator illuminated. ...
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Houston, TX
Timing tensioner defect- 1998 jaguar xk8 with 50000 miles. engine failed to start after loud popping noise. no previous issues prior. cause-plastic timing tensioners failed, causing timing chain to break and damage pistons. solution new eng...
2000 JAGUAR XK8 in Chicago, IL
The inside rear view mirror on the 2000 jaguar xk8 failed before i purchased it in march. it is an auto chromatic mirror that is supposed to dim at night. however, when it failed it clouded up the mirror and it is very difficult to see, t...
2000 JAGUAR XK8 in Chicago, IL
I get an airbag warning light which indicates that the airbag may not work. i took the car to the dealer, they plugged the car in and told me that they got a fault code indicating that the airbag cassette reel needed to be replaced. the c...
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Kamuela, HI
I have a 1998 jaguar xk8 convertible. current mileage 37,334. twice, while driving at 60 mph, the engine just cut out. after pulling to the side of the road and waiting several minutes i was able to restart the engine. the first time thi...
2001 JAGUAR XK8 in Jupiter, FL
I was recently made aware that an extremely dangerous condition that occurred with my 2001 vehicle was something that should have been prevented. it was considered a recall item on jaguars in model years 1997- 1999 (jaguar service action n...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Elgin, IL
Secondary timing chain tensioner failure @44k miles.
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Plaeasant Hill, CA
Jaguar xk8. vehicle with 54k miles always dealer services. timing chain broke while driving, was able to get car out of traffic without incident. contacted jaguar and they did not even acknowledge there was a problem. jaguar has known th...
2001 JAGUAR XK8 in Babylon, NY
While driving my 2001 jaguar xk-8/ cv. at highway speed with the top down, the hydraulic fluid from the convertible top started leaking from the center lock down mechanism on the windshield frame. at first i thought it was windshield wiper...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Los Angles, CA
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the engine stopped running due to a tensioner failure on the timing chain. the conditions were dry and sunny. there was no accident nor police report filed.
2003 JAGUAR XK8 in Woodland Hills, CA
I own a 2003 xk8 jaguar convertible with standard factory wheels.. my tire went flat while driving on the freeway. the flat could not be repaired because the wheel had cracked on the inside of the wheel, causing the air to leak from the ti...
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...
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Lakewood Village, TX
Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working in the middle of rain storm causing me to lose visibility. no warning - the wipers just stop as the nut holding the wiper arm has become loosened/stripped. two previous times this has been repaire...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Bainbridge Island, WA
Sudden loose steering, could result is loss of control. required replacement of upper and lower steering column. replacement lower column supplied by manufactured is redesigned and strengthened. dealer response was "out of warranty". ser...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Overland Park, KS
After starting the engine, it began to make noise and had a rough idle. the restricted performance message flashed and then the engine died. the timing chain tensioner failed and jumped mechanical timing, which seems to be a very common p...
2002 JAGUAR XK8 in Southwest Ranches, FL
2002 jaguar xkr check engine light illuminated and gas fumes could be smelled. 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 syst...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Wauconda, IL
I took the car in for service and because i heard a noise like something was loose on the passenger side front. the dealer reported that a large bolt that connects the crossbeam and upper control arm caused wear on these parts and that the...
2001 JAGUAR XK8 in Encino, CA
2001 jaguar xk8 experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were depressed. as a result the consumer collided with a vehicle which was stopped in front of his. the accident caused property damage to the other persons vehicle.
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Scottsdale, AZ
Sudden loss of power. this is due to the stabliity control chip located in the throttle body going bad. when the wheels break loose, a sensor sends a signal to the chip in the throttle body to slow the engine so it does not over-rev. thi...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Brick, NJ
My transmission apon take off(under 15 mph) locks very hard and lunges, leaving me to believe that perhaps the trans gears may be cracking and not meshing the way they should.at high speeds it shifts perfectly.
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Bloomflied Hills, MI
Dt: consumer states: brought in vehicle due to defective convertible top. found out the lower control arms brackets that are connected to the frame were breaking. they were attached to the frame and were coming loose. mechanic told consum...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Bloomflied Hills, MI
Dt: consumer states: brought in vehicle due to defective convertible top. found out the lower control arms brackets that are connected to the frame were breaking. they were attached to the frame and were coming loose. mechanic told consum...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Bloomflied Hills, MI
Dt: consumer states: brought in vehicle due to defective convertible top. found out the lower control arms brackets that are connected to the frame were breaking. they were attached to the frame and were coming loose. mechanic told consum...
2001 JAGUAR XK8 in Arlington, TX
While driving at 60-65 mph on a 4 lane highway the car took a hard turn left. when i attempted to correct it was if i had no steering what so ever. this resulted in a collision and spin out with my car and the other car. my dealer said this...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Bloomfield Township, MI
The right and left control arms were found to be defective after consumer noticed the two right front tires were wearing out. manufacturer offered no assistance.
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Carmel, IN
My 1998 xk8 jaguar timing chain broke and ruined the engine requiring a new one for $11,000 with only 49,000 miles on it. i had taken it to the dealer for service the entire time. this is a very common problem occuring within the jaguar l...
2000 JAGUAR XK8 in Shoreline, WA
Vehicle stalled intermittently. there had been incidents where vehicle died in the middle of the road, and consumer lost control of steering and brakes. no injuries reported.
2003 JAGUAR XK8 in Costa Mesa, CA
Problems with 2003 jaguar xk8 stalling. while driving the vehicle stalled intermittently. the consumer came to the conclusion that when his knee accidentally hit the keys in the ignition the vehicle would stall.
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Naples, FL
Consume received recall 99v138000 for the throttle body. consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and the vehicle was taken for a test after installation of the throttle body, and the thermostat went out. vehicle was destroyed, and the cons...
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Hot Springs, AR
I purchased a used 1998 jaguar xk8 with 40000 miles in nov 2004. it immediately started stalling at highway speeds. i took it to a local dealer in little rock arkansas, and thay told me that they could find nothing wrong with the car but ch...
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Hot Springs, AR
I purchased a used 1998 jaguar xk8 with 40000 miles in nov 2004. it immediately started stalling at highway speeds. i took it to a local dealer in little rock arkansas, and thay told me that they could find nothing wrong with the car but ch...
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Beverly Hills, CA
1999 xk8 convertible with @37000 miles. i lease this vehicle and keep it impeccably maintained at the jaguar service dept. in the past year once while on the freeway the engine stopped/stalled at high speed and engine lights went on. this o...
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.
1998 JAGUAR XK8 in Littleton, CO
Headlights suddenly failed for no apparent reason-electrical.
1999 JAGUAR XK8 in Scarsdale, NY
My low (20,000) mileage but out-of-warranty car unexpectedly (no warning what so ever) threw its timing chain, resulting in damage to the chain and more importantly, to the engine. a damaged engine will cost more than $10,000 to replace. ...
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...
2002 JAGUAR XK8 in Lakewood, OH
Problems with wind noise on driver's side window. 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 spe...
2002 JAGUAR XK8 in Lakewood, OH
Problems with wind noise on driver's side window. 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 spe...
2003 JAGUAR XK8 in Petaluma, CA
Consumer had considerable problems with a dead battery.
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