Jaguar Xj8 2001
Model Xj8 made in 2001 by Jaguar got 22 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel and electrical system. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 4 engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | Automatic 5 gears | RWD | Premium | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 12/20/2007 | 43000 | 1 | 09/12/2007 |
| My 2001 jaguar xj8 has less than 42,000 miles on it...while driving at an approximate speed of 30 mph, it suddenly slowed to barely a crawl, and the instrument panel stated that the vehicle had no abs and trac power. fortunately, i was on main streets and not a highway, as this could have been detrimental to both my safety and the motoring public in general. after going online to research this problem, i am finding similar complaints. i have not yet taken it to a repair shop, but my research shows that a module would need to be replaced at a cost of $1500!!! this defect should be recalled and fixed by the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/05/2001 | 1 | ||
| The computer system of the vehicle malfunctioned and shut down all systems resulting in an immediate loss of power and the ability to control the vehicle,dealer could not explain the problem, possible electrical problems. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/28/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 jaguar xj8. the failure is the primary or secondary timing chain tensioner on the engine. as the vehicle was started the check engine and error light came up restricting performance on the engine. this will not make the vehicle engine run only half of the vehicle is running. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it will cost $800 for repairs and diagnostic test to be performed. the failure was not covered by any warranty or recalls. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.....mw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 40-45 mph vehicle started to smoke. a few minutes later vehicle caught on fire in the front end. *ak prior to the fire there was slight power loss, odor and white smoke coming from under the hood. *yh | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 3 | 09/10/2001 | ||
| Consumer has experienced multiple defects. the dealer suggests that the problems are due to external damage. scc ph | |||
| 4 | 09/10/2001 | ||
| The consumer has experienced the following: the rear defroster is inop, the ashtray cover is not closing, the subframe is defective- developed a crack a week after driving, and the new subfame has multiple welded areas. scc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/31/2006 | 80500 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated at various speeds the vehicle would not down shift correctly. the dealership replaced the transmission. then, two years later, the transmission began to growl; the vehicle was taken back to the dealership and the transmission is being replaced a second time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/21/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 04/26/2006 |
| Convertible to hydraulic system failed on jaguar xk8. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/24/2007 | 1 | 08/11/2001 | |
| My 2001 jaguar xj8 with 43,000 miles suddenly reported problems with abs and trac systems on the dashboard readout. dealer checked it and said a module needed replacement (total cost of about $1500). although the warranty period was past, with such low mileage, i felt such a safety defect should be taken care of by jaguar north america. i wrote them but they refused. i also pointed out they should have a recall, as the dealer told me this was quite common. i think this is something that should be looked into, if abs failures occur so soon in what otherwise is a very good automobile. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 18000 | 1 | 05/14/2003 | |
| The analog gauge readings were not visible on the instrument cluster while driving in day light. *ak the consumer asked a salesman about this problem and he stated that they all performed that way. *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 20050 | 1 | ||
| Crack in vehicle's subframe. mr *ts | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 08/21/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 04/26/2006 |
| Convertible to hydraulic system failed on jaguar xk8. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 26343 | 14 | 10/27/2000 |
| The rear defroster malfunctioned. the dealer repaired a cracked subframe and aligned vehicle. *ak *jb *ts | |||
| 3 | 09/10/2001 | ||
| Consumer has experienced multiple defects. the dealer suggests that the problems are due to external damage. scc ph | |||
| 4 | 09/10/2001 | ||
| The consumer has experienced the following: the rear defroster is inop, the ashtray cover is not closing, the subframe is defective- developed a crack a week after driving, and the new subfame has multiple welded areas. scc | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 26343 | 14 | 10/27/2000 |
| The rear defroster malfunctioned. the dealer repaired a cracked subframe and aligned vehicle. *ak *jb *ts | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/09/2003 | 26343 | 14 | 10/27/2000 |
| The rear defroster malfunctioned. the dealer repaired a cracked subframe and aligned vehicle. *ak *jb *ts | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||
| 4 | 09/10/2001 | ||
| The consumer has experienced the following: the rear defroster is inop, the ashtray cover is not closing, the subframe is defective- developed a crack a week after driving, and the new subfame has multiple welded areas. scc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | SCOTTSDALE | SCOTTSDALE JAGUAR | ||
| CA | DUARTE | 91010 | CARMAX | 818-472-2278 |
| CA | NORWALK | CARS 4 TOYZ | 602-820-0082 | |
| NJ | MONTCLAIR | 07042 | REGENCY MOTORS | |
| NY | ROSLYN | JAGUAR GREAT NECK | 516 |