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2004 Jaguar XJ8 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Jaguar XJ8, most often about the suspension (32% of complaints, typically around 66,500 miles). It is the most complained-about XJ8 model year since 2000.

Complaints54
Recalls0
Crashes reported10
Fires reported1
Injuries reported6

Most common 2004 Jaguar XJ8 problems

  1. Suspension

    17 complaints · 32%

    Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.

    Took vehicle out to fuel up and drove highway to other locations. Noticed it was slightly lower on the right prior to taking it out. Vehicle started to shake on right side like tire was getting low. I had tire checked for any leaks and everything was good. On my way back home things got worse and had to slow down to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 59,759 miles
    The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ8. The contact was driving 15 MPH when the front driver side strut fractured causing the suspension to collapse. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the strut, damper spring and air suspension spring compressor replaced. Within five weeks, the entire suspension failed…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 73,200 miles

  2. Speed control

    12 complaints · 22%

    Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    I was braking into a parking spot at the bank when without notice my vehicle accelerated wildly. I pressed on the brake with all of my weight to stop from literally ramming my vehicle into the side of the bank. The roar of the transmission was like someone was stepping full force on the gas pedal, but my foot was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 29,450 miles
    I was braking into a parking spot at the local bank when without notice my vehicle accelerated wildly. I pressed on the brake with all of my weight as if my life depended on it. The roar of the transmission was like someone was stepping full force on the gas pedal, but my foot was solidly on the brake and not even…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 29,000 miles

  3. Engine

    9 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.

    Tl contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ8. While driving 72 MPH, the instrument panel displayed that the engine was faulty. The vehicle automatically began to decelerate and the instrument panel displayed "dsj off". The electronic parking brake automatically applied, which brought the vehicle to a complete halt. As a result…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 69,000 miles
    While proceeding to park in the driveway, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration and forcibly struck another vehicle that was parked in the garage. During this incident the driver had no control of braking or steering. The impact was severe enough to cause the airbag to deploy and sustain major damage to both…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 77,560 miles

  4. Brakes

    9 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock, pedals and linkages.

    : the contact stated the accelerator and brake pedals were too close together causing accidental and simultaneous depression of both pedals. The dealer was notified. Updated 10/17/2006 - the driver side seat belt buckle failed to engage. A new buckle was ordered. The consumer could not remove the lug nuts from the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 14,000 miles
    Possible defective rear brakes system in 2004 Jaguar xj-8 causing premature pad wear, replacement, services to related parts which dealer describes as "normal wear and tear". Rear brake pads should not need replacement at 20,000 miles unless .
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 20,000 miles

  5. Transmission

    8 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.

    2004 Jaguar XJ8 new vehicle limited warranty.** answer required***. While driving the the front passenger side whell came off cauing considrable damage to the vehicle and dfamge to tow other vehicle's.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 16,668 miles
    This Jaguar 2004 XJ8 has been subject to 6 unintended acceleratons over a period of half a year including two in the dealer's shop. When in traffic or close quarters it has been necessary to place the shifter in neutral or reverse to control the acceleration. The dealer has had the car in his shop on three occasions.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 18,000 miles

  6. Electrical

    5 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: starter assembly, software, 12v/24v/48v battery.

    The power window on driver's side stopped operating while in the up position. Vehicle stalled on two occasions while driving at 35 MPH and 65 MPH. Vehicle restarted on both occasions, and the vehicle would vibrate severely while driving 50 MPH. Consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer 8-10 separate times, but…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 1,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2004 Jaguar XJ8. While driving 5 MPH the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied this caused him to crash into another vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The contact stated that there was damage to her bumper. The failure occurred on five occasions however only two resulted in a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 1,000 miles

  7. Body and structure

    4 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: body.

    I was making a left turn at 15 MPH when the car suddenly accelerated for a few moments and then settled down. I then took 2 right turns at 10 MPH and was attempting to apply the brake in a parking spot when the car suddenly accelerated running over a bush, 10 ft tree, and in to a ditch on east side of highway 41 in…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 42,000 miles
    While proceeding to park in the driveway, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration and forcibly struck another vehicle that was parked in the garage. During this incident the driver had no control of braking or steering. The impact was severe enough to cause the airbag to deploy and sustain major damage to both…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 77,560 miles

  8. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices.

    The power window on driver's side stopped operating while in the up position. Vehicle stalled on two occasions while driving at 35 MPH and 65 MPH. Vehicle restarted on both occasions, and the vehicle would vibrate severely while driving 50 MPH. Consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer 8-10 separate times, but…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 1,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2004 Jaguar XJ8 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2004 Jaguar XJ8

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar XJ8?
By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (17 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); speed control (12 complaints, typically around 29,500 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Jaguar XJ8. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2004 a bad year for the Jaguar XJ8?
It is the most complained-about XJ8 model year since 2000, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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