2001 Jaguar XK8: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern steering.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Air bag warning light lights up when adult passenger sits in passenger seat and buckles safety belt. Car is 2001 jaguar xk8. Jaguar usa says vehicle is out of warranty...too bad! Cost to repair approx $1400. Can you help? *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2010
“Failure of the secondary timing chain tensioners. This results in the need for a complete rebuild of the engine. I am told by the dealer that they have seen a few of these since it is poorly designed. When you research this on the net, it appears that the problem is known to jaguar owners and occurs too frequently for it to be chance. Cost of inspection and fix prior to failure about $1200, price after failure $3,000 plus. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2008
“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 can't happen, but it did . The car has not been repaired as I wish to find the cause.”Owner report · Steering · May 2005
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“2001 jaguar xk8 experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were depressed.*mr 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. *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2005
“Whenever the convertible top is down hydraulic fluid leaks from the release handle over the window. Dealer has attempted to fix the problem on three different occasions.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2003
“Consumer states that while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost the power steering without warning and almost lost control of the vehicle. Dealer contacted. Ts the consumer also stated that there was smoke coming from under the hood and a fluid leak. Scc”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all XK8 years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact XK8 by VIN
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Is the 2001 Jaguar XK8 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2001 Jaguar XK8. The most complained-about area is steering.
Does the 2001 Jaguar XK8 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.