2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 252010

XJ

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar XJ8 (N/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 50mph the vehicle began to overheat and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated the belt tensioner and crankshaft were defective. The vehicle was taken to a Jaguar dealer. They stated that the crankshaft pulley was defective and had come loose. They told him that the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $14,000. The extended warranty company would not cover the repairs. The failure mileage and current mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Manchester , CT, USA