2003 Jaguar Xk8 problems, complaints & recalls

2014-07-29 · Power Train · 56,552 mi

“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), as follows: "it is important to emphasize that …”

2013-10-27 · Power Train · 60,100 mi

“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 have been struck. *tr…”

2006-05-12 · Wheels · 29,300 mi

“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 did show curb bump damage on the outside and a sma…”

2004-05-20 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

“consumer had considerable problems with a dead battery. *ph *sc *jb…”

2004-03-23 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc)

“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…”

2003-06-17 · Electrical System:ignition

“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…”