1998 Jaguar XJ: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle inspected by forest flock, motor vehicle forensic service. Found design flaw in front and rear sub-frame. Resulting in oscillation from front to rear of vehicle. Oscillation occurs from 50 mph to 80 mph during test. Mr. Flock states this will eventually lead to componet failure supporting engine and all components the sub-frames . *ak”Owner report · Structure · Oct 1998
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.
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Is the 1998 Jaguar XJ reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1998 Jaguar XJ. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1998 Jaguar XJ have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.