There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Jaguar XK8, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Jaguar XK8 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Jaguar XK8 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 54,000 miles · reported Feb 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?
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 36,425 miles · reported Apr 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.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 50,649 miles · reported Mar 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 and messages while rapidly dropping to a speed of about 1…
Unknown or Other · at 56,000 miles · reported Aug 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 oily substance was coming from. I planned on getting…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 29,000 miles · reported Jun 2, 2005
2001 jaguar xk8 experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were depressed. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Jaguar XK8 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Jaguar XK8 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Jaguar XK8?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,000 miles.
Are Jaguar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.