2001 Jaguar XK8: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 10 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 2
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10050552 · 2003-12-15 (December 15, 2003)
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-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10121952 · 2005-05-23 (May 23, 2005)
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-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10121952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10124732 · 2005-06-02 (June 2, 2005)
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-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166017 · 2006-08-19 (August 19, 2006)
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 SPRAY FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I WIPED MY FACE WITH MY HAND AND FELT AN OILY SUBSTANCE. I PAID CLOSER ATTENTION TO THE WINDSHIELD AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING ON THE GLASS. I SLOWED THE CAR IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING. SINCE IT WAS AT NIGHT, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN WHERE THE THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166017 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10184257 · 2007-03-05 (March 5, 2007)
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 NUMBER: S514, SUBJECT: THROTTLE CLOSED POSITION OPERATION, REFERENCE: 13/05/04 303-S514V1). I EXPERIENCED THE SAME CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE AND COULD HAVE EASILY, WITHOUT EXAGGERATION, BEEN KILLED DUE TO THIS ENGINEERING DEFECT. SPECIFICALLY MY JAGUAR XK8 WOULD DISPLAY WARNING LIGHTS AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,649 miles reported. Look up ODI 10184257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10225503 · 2008-04-23 (April 23, 2008)
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-reported narrative. 36,425 miles reported. Look up ODI 10225503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10308495 · 2010-02-10 (February 10, 2010)
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-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308495 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10310409 · 2010-02-15 (February 15, 2010)
HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK IN POWER ROOF SYSTEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10310409 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.