2003 JAGUAR XK8

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 17 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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
WHEELS1
POWER TRAIN Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2013
INFORMED BY JAGUAR SERVICE DEALER IN CERRITOS ON 02/07 AND 09/27/13 THAT TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. CONDUCTED ONLINE RESEARCH DURING THE LAST TWO MONTHS AND DISCOVERED THAT THE AUTO WAS DEMONSTRATING THE EXACT FAILURE AS 1999 JAGUAR XK8 (RECALL NO. 478 - REPLACE TRANSMISSION)... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 27, 2013
Incident date: Sep 26, 2013
AFTER SLOWING THE CAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED IN A HARSH, SUDDEN MANNER, AND THEN THE CAR ACCELERATES ABRUPTLY AND SURGES FORWARD WITH A "CLUNKING" SOUND. AN AMBER WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH SAYING "GEARBOX FAULT". IF SOMEONE WAS IN FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN IT SURGED FORWARD THEY MIGHT HAV... Read more
WHEELS May 12, 2006
Incident date: Apr 16, 2006
I OWN A 2003 XK8 JAGUAR CONVERTIBLE WITH STANDARD FACTORY WHEELS.. MY TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE FLAT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE WHEEL HAD CRACKED ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL, CAUSING THE AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRE. THE WHEEL WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY MAJOR COLLISION BUT DI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Nov 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 2, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH 2003 JAGUAR XK8 STALLING. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT WHEN HIS KNEE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY May 24, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER HAD CONSIDERABLE PROBLEMS WITH A DEAD BATTERY. *PH *SC *JB
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) Mar 30, 2004
THE COMBINATION OF THE TIRES AND THE NEW DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM PRODUCED A SITUATION WHERE IF THERE'S LOW TEMPERATURE/SNOW ON THE GROUND, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY MOVE AT A CRAWL. *PH *JB

EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 JAGUAR XK8

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 19.0 Premium $4,050

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 JAGUAR XK8

17 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
350000 EQUIPMENT4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DVD software update
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
DVD software update
50158 Sep 1, 2005
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
HEAD RESTRAINT INOPERATIVE - DRIVE CABLE NOT FULLY ENGAGED IN GEARBOX - REPAIR METHOD. *TT

JAGUAR XK8 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XK8 across all model years (1997, 2004).

10 Total Recalls
149 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAGUAR XK8 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2004 1 0 View
2003 (current) 1 6
2002 1 5 View
2001 1 12 View
2000 1 13 View
1999 1 30 View
1998 2 43 View
1997 2 40 View

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