Jaguar XJ8 4.2 Litre

20042005 · 2 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
19
Best
19

The Jaguar XJ8 4.2 Litre has been tested by the EPA across 2 different configurations spanning model years 2004 through 2005. Over this period, the XJ8 4.2 Litre has achieved a consistent combined fuel economy rating of 19 MPG. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2005
4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
2004
4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
19
2004
19

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (XJ8 4.2 Litre) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Jaguar XJ8 4.2 Litre. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Jaguar Jaguar XJ/XJL/XJ6/12/XJR/XJ8/ XJ8L Sedan/Coupe grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
14
Total Deaths
8

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
21.4%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
42.9%
DUI Involved
14.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
8%
Side
15%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2017
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2016
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2004
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory