1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1999 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1999 Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 240 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 112 | 36 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 55,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | 3 |
| Steering | 31 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 1 |
| Power Train | 20 | 5 |
| Visibility | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
1999 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.