The 1998 Jaguar Xj has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,379 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Not sure exactly what the problem is. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. There appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap is located on the vehicle (on top near the trunk) rather than on the side. When there is a hard rain, water leaks into the gas tank;…”
“Not sure exactly what the problem is. I have had the complete fuel system and water pump replaced. There appears to be a defect in the placement of where the gas cap is located on the vehicle (on top near the trunk) rather than on the side. When there is a hard rain, water leaks into the gas tank;…”
“Upper radiator hose blew off engine after being park in my garage. *nm”
“Gear shift locked up.”
“Vehicle inspected by forest flock, motor vehicle forensic service. Found design flaw in front and rear sub-frame. Resulting in oscillation from front to rear of vehicle. Oscillation occurs from 50 mph to 80 mph during test. Mr. Flock states this will eventually lead to componet failure supporting…”
“Light bulb failed. *yc”
“Drive shaft--wheels, u joints out of balance.”
“Engine belt tension failure, very noisy. *yc”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Jaguar Xj as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.