1998 Jaguar Xj: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1998 Jaguar Xj: 1 recall, 11 owner complaints.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #98V022000 · 1998 · 5,379 vehicles
What's wrong: The cable adjuster bracket nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable can become displaced fromthe cable abutment bracket on the engine.
Why it matters: Should this occur, limited opening of the throttle will occur, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
The fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and modify the throttle cable system.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Exterior lights (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1998 Jaguar Xj has 11 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 21 Xj model years for complaints (1.8× the average Xj year). Complaints peaked in 1999 (8 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 58,950 miles. Neighboring years: 1997 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).
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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1998 Jaguar Xj.
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FAQ
Does the 1998 Jaguar Xj have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1998 Jaguar Xj. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1998 Jaguar Xj problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (4), exterior lights (2), transmission & drivetrain (2).
Where can I get a 1998 Jaguar Xj repair manual?
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