2001 Jaguar Xj8 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Jaguar Xj8. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar xj8. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced and an engine oil…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar xj8. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the check engine and error warning lights were illuminated. The performance of the engine was restricted with minimal engine power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised the failure…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 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 was being replaced a second time.”
“Convertible to hydraulic system failed on jaguar xk8. *tr”
“Convertible to hydraulic system failed on jaguar xk8. *tr”
“The rear defroster malfunctioned. The dealer repaired a cracked subframe and aligned vehicle. *ak *jb *ts”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Jaguar Xj8 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.