2002 Jaguar Xk8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:roof And Pillars (1) · Structure (1) · Fuel System, Other (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar Xk8 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a customer may report "hood open" message displays on ip with hood closed.
Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
18c - new face of incontrol touch pro and 18c software improvements
Equipment 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sim card activation issues
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-02-15 · Fuel System, Other · 21,700 mi“there is a common throttle body failure in 2002 jaguars. when this failure occurs, the car goes into "fail safe" mode and reduces speed to 30 mph, creating a hazard on highways with limited access. investigation has revealed that this is a common failure of an non-wear component, and represents a factory defect and a safety issue. *tr…”
2005-06-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control“2002 jaguar xkr check engine light illuminated and gas fumes could be smelled.*mr the vehicle check engine light illuminated. the dealer was contacted and explained that it was nothing serious and likely due to something in the emission system. when the vehicle was taken in for it's 20000 mile checkup the problem would be rectified. the driver …”
2004-05-20 · Structure“problems with wind noise on driver's side window. *mr the front door was hard to open, the j gate clicked all the time when braking, air leaked in the driver's front window along with noise, there was a hum noise when going at highway speeds, and the center console light flashed. *sc *jb…”
2002-07-15 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars“convertible top was moving very slowly while opening. next one of the hydralic lines from convertible top broke off and sprayed fluid all over passengers. consumer feels this is very dangerous. please provide any further information.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.