1997 Jaguar xk8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Jaguar xk8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1997 Jaguar xk8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Jaguar xk8 recalls 2
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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…
Fix: 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).
THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN BECOME DISPLACED ALLOWING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS.
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.
1997 Jaguar xk8 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1997 Jaguar xk8 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 192
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 192.
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Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021Attachment.
Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021Attachment.
Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Electrical System · Aug 2018SIM card activation issues
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Equipment · Aug 2018InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Equipment · Aug 201818C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Electrical System · Aug 2018Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18 · Equipment · Mar 2018Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC_14DEC17 · Equipment · Dec 2017Mongoose Update.
Bulletin SSM62038Attachme · Electrical System · Dec 2012Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XK8. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1997 Jaguar xk8. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Lights And Instruments
On certain vehicles, the headlamp adjustment mechanism is not supported by suitable operating instructions on either the mechanism or in the owner's manual. This does not meet the requirements of CMVSS 108. Correction: Owners will be supplied with an owner's manual supplement containing the necessary headlamp aiming instructions.
Transport Canada #2004039 · Jan 2004Suspension
THE DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINING RINGS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY, UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS, BECOME DISPLACED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO DETACH FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT WHICH, IN TURN, WILL CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE ON THE AFFECTED SIDE. A COLLAPSED SUSPENSION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: DEALERS W…
Transport Canada #1997079 · Apr 1997Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.