Most common 2000 Jaguar XJV8 problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar XJV8 complaints by model year
What 2000 Jaguar XJV8 owners say
Engine & cooling
Car purchased in jan 2003 problem first occurred in aug 2004 while driving my normal route to work. Called dealer and explained that a warning light came on "engine coolant low" . Asked them to advise me on what to do. They said to bring in asap. I took car in the following day and they said they 'topped" it off meaning they added fluids and that was all I needed. The problem was fixed. Over the course of the next 3 years I took my car into dealership approx every 3 mos for a problem that by this time the dealer said it could not be fixed however that there was no reason for concern as it was just a sensor . I still own the vehicle and the light is still coming on.
Vehicle gets to operating temperature and the check engine light comes on. Then it goes into restricted performance mode. This prohibits the vehicle from exceeding 3000 RPM. On acceleration the car hesitates and bucks. On occasion at start up the engine rpms are uncontrolled-going from 200 to 3500. The car will not accelerate safely in this mode. Car has been to the dealer, an independent mechanic and they have conference with Jaguar in the uk with no success.
Electrical system
Was driving my 2000 Jaguar xk8 on interstate 55 in illinois when there was a "pop" that sounded like a speaker going out. Smoke rushed out of the dashboard vents. A fire occurred within the dashboard. Flaming pieces of plastic and parts dropped to the floormat and set fire to the carpet. The vehicle cabin quickly filled with heavy smoke. It all happened so fast - I was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the interstate and barely cleared the car before the entire passenger cabin burst into flames. I called 911 - by the time firefighters arrived, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss. The police, firefighter and others surmised a problem with the wiring harness or one of the onboard computer/fuse/relay systems in the vehicle. This car has been well maintained - all the records exist to prove it. …
My 2000 xj8 begins to surge after the vehicle runs for a few minutes. You must stand on the brake pedal with both feet to keep from surging into another car at a stop sign or red light. The dealer in tucson, az replaced an ac component, which did not solve the problem. The el paso, tx dealer claimed it needed the throttle body replaced. It was replaced...no change. Owl automotive changed a spark plug and wire...no change. Owl thought the ECU might be the problem. It was sent to technicians who checked and upgraded the unit...no change. Also, it did not indicate any problems. Car was taken back to el paso dealer. They stated it needed another throttle body. I contacted USA Jaguar, who contacted the el paso dealer and instructed them how to check the throttle body off the car. The dealer then stated the problem wasn't the throttle body, it was the ECU. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Jaguar XJV8 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the XJV8 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Jaguar XJV8?
The engine & cooling — 6 complaints, 55% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (3) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar XJV8 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Jaguar XJV8. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2000 Jaguar XJV8 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 48,000 miles; 56% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.