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US recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARMS WERE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED BY THE SUPPLIER. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE REDUCED. THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF BOTH PEDALS BEING OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME BY THE DRIVER.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD BE HELD DOWN BY THE PEDAL STOP ASSEMBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2005-04-15 · campaign 2005-109 · 3 vehicles
On certain vehicles with improperly manufactured accelerator pedal assemblies, the clearance between the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal may be reduced. This condition can increase the risk of both pedals being operated at the same time by the driver. In extreme circumstances, it is possible that the accelerator pedal could be held down by the pedal stop assembly. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pedal assembly.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jaguar XK8. Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Jaguar XK8.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Jaguar XK 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Jaguar XK8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| XK8 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| XK8 Convertible 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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