Model year guide

1999 Jaguar xj8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Jaguar xj8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1999 Jaguar xj8 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Jaguar xj8 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints11
Combined18 mpg

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

1999 Jaguar xj8 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

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).

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 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.

1999 Jaguar xj8 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.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Other
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1999 Jaguar xj8 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Jaguar xj8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1999 Jaguar xj8 trims & engines on record

Engines
4.0L 6-cyl

1999 Jaguar xj8 vehicles on record

1999 Jaguar xj8 1999 Jaguar xj8SAJGX2744VC001528

Other Jaguar xj8 model years

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1999 Jaguar xj8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Jaguar xj8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 Jaguar xj8. 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 free.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar xj8?

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

What gas mileage does the 1999 Jaguar xj8 get?

The 1999 Jaguar xj8 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

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