1998 Ford Escort vs 1998 Jaguar XJ8
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford Escort | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 83 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 125 | 13 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 84 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Jaguar XJ8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 75 | 2 |
| Power Train | 43 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 11 |
| Suspension | 50 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
1998 Ford Escort
1998 Jaguar XJ8
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.