1998 Ford Mustang vs 1998 Jaguar XK8
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 Mustang | 1998 Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 60 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,900 mi | 56,950 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 1 |
| Power Train | 21 | 7 |
| Steering | 22 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 17 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
1998 Ford Mustang
1998 Jaguar XK8
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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.