1997 JAGUAR XK8
2 recalls, 40 complaints - 195 TSBs
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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).
97V045000 Mar 20, 1997
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN BECOME DISPLACED ALLOWING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
Consequence
IF THE OUTPUT SHAFT SEPARATES, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE ON THE AFFECTED SIDE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 16, 2018
Incident date: Aug 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JAGUAR XK8. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 16, 2018
Incident date: Aug 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JAGUAR XK8. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE ... Read more
SEATS
Oct 30, 2014
Incident date: Oct 27, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SEAT SUDDENLY BEGAN MOVING FORWARD WITH THE SEAT BACK LEANING FORWARD AS WELL. THIS FORCED ME UP AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST CRUSHING ME. I TRIED TO USE THE SEAT CONTROLS TO STOP THE MOVEMENT AND RETURN THE SEAT TO IT'S PROPER POSITION BUT THE SWITCH OVE... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 22, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 JAGUAR XK8 ON POLARIS PARKWAY @50MPH, THE CAR LOST TOTAL POWER. I HAD TO WEAVE OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN ORDER TO REDUCE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT.. *TR THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER TESTED AND REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED THUS CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER...DURING THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 JAGUAR XK8 ON POLARIS PARKWAY @50MPH, THE CAR LOST TOTAL POWER. I HAD TO WEAVE OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN ORDER TO REDUCE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT.. *TR THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER TESTED AND REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED THUS CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER...DURING THE ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jul 22, 2012
Incident date: May 16, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 JAGUAR XK8 ON POLARIS PARKWAY @50MPH, THE CAR LOST TOTAL POWER. I HAD TO WEAVE OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN ORDER TO REDUCE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT.. *TR THE LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER TESTED AND REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED THUS CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER...DURING THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 10, 2009
Incident date: Mar 5, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JAGUAR XK8. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOPPING CENTER AND WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT, SHE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TENSION BAR FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE EN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Mar 3, 2008
1997 JAGUAR XK8 RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WHEEL BEARINGS. CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF THE DEFECTIVE WHEEL BEARING. HE WOULD LIKE MORE INFO AND INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM. *KB THE RIGHT FRONT ROLLER BEARING FAILED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Mar 12, 2006
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED, BROKEN CHAIN, BENT VALVES. JAG SERVICE SAID '97 XK8 HAD FAULTY TENSIONERS. MOST WARRANTY REPLACED. MANY NHTSA COMPLAINTS & TSB'S ON THIS FAILURE. JAG. IS AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. JAG. AGREED TO PAY FOR 1/2 REPAIR, IF I BOUGHT A NEW JAG. NOT ACCEPTABLE! DOES SOM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2004
Incident date: Jul 21, 2004
CAR STALLS (CUTS OUT) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FIRST 2 TIMES I HAD TO LET IT STOP, TURN OFF AND RESTART. THE LAST INSTANCE JUST AS I WAS TRYING TO PULL OVER IT RESTARTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2004
Incident date: Jun 28, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT STALLED THREE TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT ONLY FOREIGN VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. *AK THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *SC *JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
May 27, 2004
Incident date: May 17, 2004
AFTER SPOTTING FLUID ON THE FLOOR, I CHECKED THE LEVELS IN THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. AFTER FILLING THE PS RESERVIOR, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER, SINCE THE JAGUAR DEALER WAS 225 MILES AWAY. THEY FOUND A LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE. I ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 6, 2004
Incident date: May 4, 2004
NORMAL CRUISING HIGHWAY SPEED, LET OFF THE ACCELARATOR AND CAR STALLS. HAVE TO WEAVE MY WAY OUT OF TRAFFIC AS CAR IS DECELERATING. HAD TO COME TO FULL STOP AND THEN ATTEMPTED RESTART WITH NO PROBLEMS. HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES AT HIGHWAY CRUISING SPEEDS, LUCKILY LIGHT TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY AT ALL TIMES.
EQUIPMENT
Apr 30, 2004
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
JAGUAR HAS 40,000 L997 MODEL XK8 SOLD FOR $75,0000. NEEDS NEW ENGINE! DEALER WONT TAKE OF EXPENSE OF REPLACING IT. WEB SAYS THEY HAVE FAULTY TENSIONERS, AND CYLINDER LINERS. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 30, 2004
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
JAGUAR HAS 40,000 L997 MODEL XK8 SOLD FOR $75,0000. NEEDS NEW ENGINE! DEALER WONT TAKE OF EXPENSE OF REPLACING IT. WEB SAYS THEY HAVE FAULTY TENSIONERS, AND CYLINDER LINERS. *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
PLASTIC GUIDE ON TIMING CHAIN BROKE,WHICH BROKE TIMING CHAIN,WHICH BROKE 2 VALVES AND SCOURED THE PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN IS MADE WITH A PLASTIC COATING THAT IS PRONE TO FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED IN LATER MODELS. *AK ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WORN OUT SHUT OFF VALVE PART. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Oct 20, 2003
Incident date: Jul 8, 2003
REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS TURNED BLACK, AND CANNOT BE USED SAFELY. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE "FLUID" IS BAD IN THE MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *PH *NLM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Jul 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 28, 2003
THE 1/4" THICK STEEL BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME AND HAVE HOLES FOR THE SEAT FRAME TO BE BOLTED TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR SHEARED OFF (I.E. COMPLETELY FAILED) WHILE DRIVING. THE SEAT BECAME UNATTACHED AT THE FRONT CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK BACKWARD LEAVING THE HEADREST ON THE BA... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 28, 2003
THE 1/4" THICK STEEL BRACKETS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME AND HAVE HOLES FOR THE SEAT FRAME TO BE BOLTED TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR SHEARED OFF (I.E. COMPLETELY FAILED) WHILE DRIVING. THE SEAT BECAME UNATTACHED AT THE FRONT CAUSING THE SEAT TO ROCK BACKWARD LEAVING THE HEADREST ON THE BA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 10, 2003
Incident date: Jun 2, 2003
1997 JAGUAR XK8 SUDDENLY STALLS OUT COMPLETELY DURING FREEWAY DRIVING. OTHER LISTINGS AT NHTSA REGARDING THIS. POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUE AS THE CAR CANNOT BE STEERED OFF THE ROAD EASILY. NO WARNING OF FAILURE - RESULTING IN FOLLOWING TRAFFIC HAVING TO BREAK LANE SUDDENLY TO AVOID THE STALLED JAG. THIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 10, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT LOS ANGELES FREEWAY AT 55MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE GOT SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Mar 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON DUAL HIGHWAY THE ENGINE SIMPLY STOPPED! WITH NO POWER ASSIST, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE SHOULDER. I WAITED A SHORT TIME THEN RESTARTED AND CONTINUED ON. DEALER COULD FIND NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. DT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT UNITS REPLACED - ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED ECM UNIT TO BE REPLACED - CAR NOW AT DEALER 11/11/02. DT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT UNITS REPLACED - ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED ECM UNIT TO BE REPLACED - CAR NOW AT DEALER 11/11/02. DT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT UNITS REPLACED - ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED ECM UNIT TO BE REPLACED - CAR NOW AT DEALER 11/11/02. DT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
WHILE GOING 70MPH VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN WHILE ACCLERATING. THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING BUT VEHICLE FAIL TO MOVE. CONSUMER WAITED A 1/2 HOUR TO RESTART AND IT REPEATEDLY CUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BUT NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. NO CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 28, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONTACTS FAIL DUE TO DESIGN FLAW CAUSING ECU TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. ECU UNABLE TO DETERMINE PEDAL POSITION, CAUSING INCORRECT FUEL METERING AND INCORRECT SHIFT PATTERN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
May 28, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONTACTS FAIL DUE TO DESIGN FLAW CAUSING ECU TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. ECU UNABLE TO DETERMINE PEDAL POSITION, CAUSING INCORRECT FUEL METERING AND INCORRECT SHIFT PATTERN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 9, 2002
THERE ARE STRONG FUMES IN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
3 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING 55 TO 60 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. EACH TIME I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND UNSUCCESFULLY ATTEMPTED A ROLLING RESTART. UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AT THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
3 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING 55 TO 60 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. EACH TIME I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND UNSUCCESFULLY ATTEMPTED A ROLLING RESTART. UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AT THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 28, 2000
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 20 MONTHS, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT PROBLEM ON FOUR OCCASIONS. *CJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Jan 30, 1999
WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES VEHICLES PULLS REAL HARD TO THE LEFT, WHICH JERKS THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF DRIVER'S HAND. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
TEMPRATURE GAUGE FAILED. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 21, 1997
RECALL REPAIRS ON SUSPENSION/DIFFERENTIAL DELAYED BECAUSE DEALER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Jun 27, 1997
SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR OBSCURES VIEW WHEN MERGING/CROSSING TRAFFIC IN THE RIGHT FRONT.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 JAGUAR XK8
195 manufacturer communications from 169 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 17 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 9 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 6 |
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_08MAR18
Mar 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_14DEC17
Dec 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM62038Attachme
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mongoose Update.
SSM589571
Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589571
Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572
Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589572
Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
DVD13104
Sep 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DVD software update
DVD13104
Sep 1, 2012
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
DVD software update
303514
Nov 1, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
OPERATION OF THROTTLE WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. SERVICE ACTION S514. *TT SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 303-S514, DATED 08/04. *TT
S514
Aug 1, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
OPERATION OF THROTTLE WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. *JB
20411
Apr 1, 2003
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
REVISED FRONT BUSHINGS - REVISED SPECIAL TOOLS - REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 204-11,DATED 02/00. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 204-11,DATED 02/01. *TT
30360
Apr 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT PUMPS - IDENTIFYING IMPELLER MATERIAL - PUMP REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 303-60, DATED 02/03. *TT
30339
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LONG CRANKING - DIFFICULT WARM/HOT START - DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - AJ 26 NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES. THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-39, DATED 03/00. *TT THIS IS THE ORIGINAL BULLETIN 303-39, DATED 03/00. *TT
21106
Oct 1, 2002
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
STEERING RACK KNOCKING OR RATTLING - REVISED LOWER STEERING COLUMN/RACK RETURN LINE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
30334
Sep 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) REPLACEMENT - ENGINE MANAGEMENT QUESTIONAIRE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-34, DATED 10/99. *TT
31006
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF NO-START OR IDLE/DRIVEABILITY ISSUES DUE TO THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOMING COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
30347
Oct 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HESITATION, SURGING, DETONATION, POOR THROTTLE REPONSE/ACCELERATION.*JB
60003
Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE ACTION S474 REGARDING ROUTINE CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE RESTRICTER IN THE ENGINE PART-LOAD BREATHER. *TT
41208
Aug 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED TO HIGHLIGHT THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW POLLEN FILTER FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
30335
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD, ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES, UNDER CERTAIN RUNNING CONDITIONS. *TT
30343
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VARIOUS ENGINE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
91011
Mar 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED TO ASSIST IN THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS ON A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BASIS ONLY, RELATING TO VEHICLES WITH SQUEAKS AND RATTLES ISSUES. *TT
31006
Nov 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOME COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
60003
Nov 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
JAGUAR VEHICLES WITH THE V8 ENGINE, CAN EXPERIENCE PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE RESTRICTER IN THE ENGINE PART-LOAD BREATHER DURING NORMAL SERVICE. THIS BLOCKAGE WOULD RESTRICT THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE ENGINE BREATHER SYSTEM. *T
92006
Oct 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING SOFTWARE ISSUE JTP 627/9 WHICH HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO INCLUDE FULL DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE FOR ALL MODELSWITHIN VIN RANGES 001001 - ON AND 812256 - ON. *TT
C09
Oct 1, 2000
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING CARBON CANISTER ADAPTER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 001001 - 042775. *TT
V14
Aug 1, 2000
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING THE PART NUMBER FOR THE LINK FOR THE DOOR LATCH WHICH IS MISSING FROM THE FICHE FRAME ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 042775. *TT
50139
Jul 1, 2000
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH KIT AVAILABLE TO OWNERS AT OWNERS EXPENSE, ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGES 001001 - ON, TO ALLOW THE OWNER / DRIVER TO CONTROL WHETHER THE AIRBAG(S), DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER OR BOTH, ARE ACTIVE OR
50137
Jul 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT CUSHION - SAGGING. MODIFY SEAT. *TT
31006
Jun 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NON-START OR UNSATISFACTORY IDLE / DRIVEABILITY CONDITION AS WELL AS A CONDTION WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOME COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
50142
Jun 1, 2000
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ON A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BASIS ONLY, IN THE EVENT OF A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF SEAT HEATER PADS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIT TO CERTAIN EARLIER VEHICLES THE SEAT HEATER PADS AS FITTED FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF 2000 MODELYEAR PRODUCTION.
680
Jun 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
JAGUAR ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN REGARDING THE RELEASE OF WORKSHOP MANUAL INFORMATION ON CD-ROM. *TT
C07
May 1, 2000
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING THE PART NUMBER FOR THE CLIPS USED TO SECURE THE VAPOR PURGE HOSE IS MISSING FROM THE FICHE FRAME ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - ON. *TT
50136
Apr 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
CONCERN WITH UNEVEN OPERATION OF WINDOWS OR SLIDING ROOF. *TT
50138
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON REPLACING DAMAGED CUPHOLDER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - ON AND 812256 - ON. *TT
41703
Apr 1, 2000
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - ON AND 812256 - ON MAY EXPERIENCE A DETACHED MOUNTING BOSS FOR THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT
30340
Apr 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC STUB PIPE OF THE CRUISE COTNROL VACUUM ACTUATOR ON THROTTLE BODY UNITS. *TT
20607
Apr 1, 2000
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH ASSEMBLIES WHICH WERE CHANGED IN PRODUCTION FROM VINS A03098 AND F05566. *TT
41402
Apr 1, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VARTA LOW-MAINTENANCE BATTERY. *TT
1111
Mar 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATION TOOLS USED TO APPLY CHEMICAL TREATMENT TO THE EVAPORATOR TO ELIMINATE ODORS FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON. *TT
20412
Mar 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW BALL JOINT SPLITTER SPECIAL TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - ON AND 812256 - ON. *TT
91009
Mar 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 042775 AND 812256 - 878717, MAY EXHIBIT A REAR-END UNDERBODY RATTLE. *TT
30335
Mar 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD, ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTIN VIN RANGES, UNDER CERTAIN RUNNING CONDITIONS. *TT
50140
Feb 1, 2000
591000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEAT TETHER MOUNTING EYES - DIMENSIONS - USA VEHICLES. *TT
30323
Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE MANAGEMENT MISFIRE SOFTWARE MODIFIED. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-23, AMENDED 2/98. *TT
30335
Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FLASH REPROGRAMMING - SERVICE ACTION S479. *TT
10016
Nov 1, 1999
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION OF EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT (XLC) - IDENTIFICATION - USAGE - USED ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN 042635-ON AND / OR 878274-ON. *TT
30336
Nov 1, 1999
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PERFORATION OR CRACKING OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) TRANSFER PIPE. *TT
21102
Nov 1, 1999
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN 001001 - 018107 RANGE MAY EXHIBIT A LEAKING PINION SHAFT OIL SEAL. AS A RESULT, THE PINION VALVE HOUSING MUST BE REPLACED. *TT
10015
Nov 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL GUIDES AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) SUMMARIES ACCESSIBLE FROM JTIS. *TT
30333
Nov 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIFFICULT COLD START - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FLASH PROGRAMMING - SERVICE ACTION S471. UPDATED BULLETIN 303-33, DATED 4/99. *TT
31006
Oct 1, 1999
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN ENGINE NON-START OR IDLE / DRIVEABILITY CONDITION ON VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT
41812
Aug 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT FUSES BLOWING CHAFED SEAT HARNESS REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH
91007
Jul 1, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 031345 MAY EXPERIENCE A CREAK FROM A FRONT SEAT CAUSED BY END-FLOAT OF THE REAR RISER BAR OF THE SEAT RISER MECHANISM. *TT
41909
Jun 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT APPLICABLE TO NORTH AMERICAN SPECIFICATION (NAS) VEHICLES AND NEEDS TO BE INSERTED TO MAINTAIN THE CONTINUITY OF THE BULLETIN BINDER NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VINS. *TT
1102
Jun 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE ACTION DISC S471 HAS BEEN RELEASED FOR THE PDU TO PERFORM THE ECM REFLASH FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VINS. *TT
K07
May 1, 1999
130000 VISIBILITY
INFORMATION ON THE HEADLAMP POWERWASH J-VALVE FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON. *TT
303-33
Apr 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN COLD. *TT
60003
Apr 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON SCHEDULED CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES EXPERIENCING PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE RESTRICTER IN THE ENGINE PART-LOAD BREATHER. *TT
10010
Apr 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON ENGINE OIL - REVISED VISCOSITY RATINGS FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VINS.
60002
Feb 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH PRESSURE WASHING VEHICLES - CLEANING & DETAILING CHEMICALS FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT
50129
Feb 1, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS OF SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT
41304
Feb 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ERRATIC OPERATION. NEEDLE ERRATIC/WAVERING. GAUGE NEEDLE IN AN UNUSUAL POSITION - INSTRUMENTS - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
50111
Jan 1, 1999
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
DIAGNOSIS AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS OF THE CONVERTIBLE TOP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON. *TT
50127
Jan 1, 1999
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY CAUSE STREAKING / JUDDERING ON VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VINS. *TT
30709
Jan 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PRESSURE REGULATORS - ZF 5HP24 - INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED IN JTIS 5. *TT
20408
Dec 1, 1998
204000 WHEELS:HUB
CORROSION PREVENTION - WHEELS & HUBS - GREASE CONTACT SURFACES. *TT
30331
Dec 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEADS - PREPARATION FOR NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES WITH VVT FEATURE - PROCEDURE. *TT
30330
Dec 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NOISE DURING START UP - INSTALL REVISED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS. *TT
21103
Dec 1, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER ASSISTED STEERING (PAS) SYSTEM RELATED PROBLEMS - PRESSURE TESTING. *TT
20607
Nov 1, 1998
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
PARTS INVENTORY SIMPLIFIED FOR BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH FOR VINS 032389 AND 857242. *YC THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVOUS BULLETIN 206-07, DATED 7-98. *TT
M05
Nov 1, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT ON STEERING COLUMN - SWITCHES. *YC
50118
Oct 1, 1998
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
GLASS BONDING - PROCEDURE & MATERIALS. *TT
R05
Sep 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDINGTHE SQUAB BACK COVER - CLIP FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 001001-ON. *YC
R05
Sep 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT ON SQUAB BACK COVER - CLIP. *YC
T15
Sep 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REAR QUARTER CASING - WATER CURTAIN FOR CONVERTIBLES WITHIN VIN 027936-ON. *YC
T14
Sep 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION BULLETIN PERTAINING TO CLIP - DEFROSTER GRILLE FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON. *YC
T13
Sep 1, 1998
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON, THE CHANGE POINTS FOR THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ARE MISSING. *TT
30329
Sep 1, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SPECIFICATION OF SPARK PLUG GAPS ON V8 ENGINES HAS BEEN REVISED TO IMPROVE ENGINE IDLING QUALITY. *TT
50111
Sep 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD ENABLE THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP SYSTEM. *TT
50117
Sep 1, 1998
160000 STRUCTURE
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON AREAS TO CHECK IF, FOLLOWING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT, IT IS SUSPECTED THAT WATER IS ENTERING A VEHICLE THROUGH A SEAM OR OPENING. *TT
50125
Sep 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGES 001001 - 025903 MAY EXPERIENCE THE SEAT SQUAB COVER WORKING LOOSE FROM ITS ANCHORAGE IN THE BACK PANEL. *TT
91005
Sep 1, 1998
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SOME CONVERTIBLES MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE IN THE BULKHEAD AREA THAT IS CAUSED BY THE MOUNTINGS OF THE BULKHEAD BRACES. *TT
T15
Sep 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN FOR THE LATEST REAR QUARTER TRIM WATER CURTAIN ON CONVERTIBLES WITHIN VIN 027936 - ON. *TT
41301
Aug 1, 1998
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION REGARDING TRIP COMPUTER OPERATION. *TT
92003
Aug 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON THE NEW PDU SOFTWARE - JTP626/2, JTP627/1 AND PDU TO PC DOWNLOAD JTP628/1. *TT
30328
Aug 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED CAMSHAFT DRIVE OPERATIONS - USE BALL-ENDED HEX DRIVE BIT. *TT
41302
Aug 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE CENTER THAT THE CONTROL MODULE (CM) IS NOT PROGRAMMED CORRECTLY AND MUST BE REPLACED BY A NEW PECUS PROGRAMMED CM. *TT
50122
Aug 1, 1998
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
DETACHED REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
J04
Jul 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON A/C COMPRESSOR & A/C CONTROL MODULE. *YC
P04
Jul 1, 1998
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CLARIFICATION OF TEXT REGARDING THE HEADLIGHT FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON. *YC
T04
Jul 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING FASCIA END PANELS (FUSE BOX COVERS) ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001-ON. *TT
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JAGUAR XK8 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XK8 across all model years (1997, 2004).
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Total Recalls
149
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths