Model year guide

1998 Jaguar XJ

Q: Does the 1998 Jaguar XJ have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Jaguar XJ. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Jaguar XJ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1998 Jaguar XJ — representative photo — Representative photo

1998 Jaguar XJ at a glance

Safety recalls1

Owner complaints11

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Jaguar XJ recalls 1

Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA Campaign #98V022000 · 12/02/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Jaguar XJ common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 208

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 208.

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Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021

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Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021

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Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021

A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.

Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Electrical System · Aug 2018

SIM card activation issues

Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Equipment · Aug 2018

InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter

Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Equipment · Aug 2018

18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements

Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Electrical System · Aug 2018

Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18 · Equipment · Mar 2018

Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin SFCC_14DEC17 · Equipment · Dec 2017

"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015. ISSUE: FUEL INJECTORS CLOGGED LEADING TO POOR RUNNING / MISFIRES / ENGINE DETONATION ON AJ-V8 ENGINES. CAUSE: POOR FUEL QUALITY OR FUEL CONTAMINANTS BLOCKING THE HOLES IN THE FUEL INJECTOR."

Bulletin SSM39211 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2015

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XJ. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1998 Jaguar XJ. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Engine

THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD BECOME DISPLACED FROM THE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE. SHOULD THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET BECOME DISPLACED, IT MAY RESULT IN LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PRESSED FULLY TO THE FLOOR. CORRECTION: A TIE STRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE ADJUSTING NUT IN ITS LOCA…

Transport Canada #1998026 · Feb 1998

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced from 1968 to 2019 by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. A two-door Coupé was also available. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1998 Jaguar XJ vehicles on record

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1998 Jaguar XJ — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Jaguar XJ have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Jaguar XJ. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jaguar XJ?

Across all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, power train, exterior lighting.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.