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2008 Jaguar XJR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 XJR.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2008 Jaguar XJR arrives as a passenger car equipped with an automatic 6‑speed transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 15 city/22 highway/18 combined mpg. Its reliability record shows six total owner complaints over the model’s 1995‑2014 production span, with no recalls logged and the most common issues grouped under “Unknown Or Other.” That total sits well below the historical peak of nine complaints recorded in 1998 and above the low of one complaint in 2001, suggesting a comparatively steady performance for this flagship sedan.

Model year2017 2016 2015 2014 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 950 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2C41611. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 950 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-35ZR20OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2C41611 alt NCE1842AA
Engine air filter	AJ82766
Fuel filter	C2C35417
Spark plug	C2A1535
Battery	C2D61169
Front wiper blades	XR858033 alt XR858025
Serpentine belt	C2C37055 alt C2C26235
Thermostat	AJ83525 alt AJ811788
Cabin air filter	C2C6884

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.4 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	119.3 in
Curb weight	3726 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	105 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs

9-10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	75 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	950 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190-198 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque Caliper to Bracket	156 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.256 in / 0.591 in / 1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.256 in / 0.591 in / 1.181 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Windshield (clean)
Every 40,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2008 Jaguar XJR sits at the lower end of the complaint trend for the generation, with only 1 complaint recorded that year versus 5 in 1995, 9 in 1998, and 6 in 1999. 2008 also had no recalls, matching the 2000 and 2014 model years that likewise reported zero recalls. Investigations remained at zero throughout the series, while the total safety bulletins (TSBs) peaked in 1998 with 24 and dropped to 13 in 2000, indicating a gradual decline in regulatory attention. The single complaint in 2008 fell into the “Unknown Or Other” category, and the vehicle had two crash complaints but no fire complaints. In the context of the overall arc, 2008 represents a relatively quiet year, suggesting a lower risk of major defect exposure, but the lack of data beyond 2014 limits a full assessment of longer‑term trends. Overall, 2008 appears to be a reasonable year to buy, provided the specific vehicle has no outstanding service history.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’14

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Unknown Or Other1

Suspension,Service Brakes1

Air Bags1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Vehicle Speed Control1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Visibility,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 96 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	SIM card activation issues

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Engine oil filter C2C41611 Engine air filter AJ82766 Fuel filter C2C35417 Spark plug C2A1535

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2008 XJR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XJR get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.