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1999 Jaguar

XK8

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L

Jaguar XK8: best and worst years
1999 Jaguar XK8 (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (1998 model year); you're viewing the 1999.

1998 photoOleg YunakovCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
50 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,708 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
23
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10%
  • STRUCTURE10%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10%
  • SUSPENSION7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 29 total.

Jaguar XK8: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.