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1998 Jaguar XJR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 XJR.

Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 1998 Jaguar XJR, as presented in the overview, carries an EPA fuel‑efficiency rating of 15/20/17 mpg and is paired with a five‑speed automatic transmission. Owner‑reported issues total nine complaints for the model year, with air‑bag concerns leading the list and a single recall recorded. Within the broader 1995‑2014 complaint history, 1998 marks the highest point, registering the peak of nine complaints while the low occurs in 2001 with just one. This positions the 1998 XJR as the least reliable year in the span covered by the data.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque75 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/20/17 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 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter EAZ1354. 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 · 680 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	EAZ1354
Engine air filter	NJA3558AA
Fuel filter	C2C35417 alt NJB6091AA
Spark plug	NCA3850HA2
Battery	C2D61169
Front wiper blades	GJA8960BB
Thermostat	NCA2246BA alt AJ86484

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	197.6 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	52.8 in
Wheelbase	113 in
Curb weight	4074 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.1 / 59.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 20 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	94 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 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 USE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 75 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	USE SHELL SPIRAX TS90 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15-16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

75 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap	0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-1.54 lbs
Oil Type	PAG
Oil Capacity	5.41-6.76 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	680 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	12-18 ohms
Intake Valve Lash	0.0008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.0014 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	40-120 ft-lbs / 18-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	94 ft-lbs / 40-52 ft-lbs
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in / 0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.103 in / 0.768 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.103 in / 0.768 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.024 in / 0.728 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (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.

In the federal record, 1998 records 9 complaints, the highest among the years 1995‑2001, while recalls stay at one each year. The complaint count rises from 2 in 1997 to 9 in 1998 then falls to 6 in 1999, indicating a brief peak before a steady decline. Recalls remain constant at one from 1995 through 1999 and drop to zero in 2000, so the 1998 recall level is typical for the generation. Top complaint categories are Air Bags, Seats, Engine & Engine Cooling (each 2) and Power Train (1), with no crash or fire complaints reported. Therefore, while 1998 carries a slightly higher complaint volume, its safety record is comparable to earlier years and the issue count drops afterward, making it a reasonable purchase if priced advantageously.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 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 9 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Air Bags2

Seats2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Power Train1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Gasoline1

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 49 battery Engine oil filter EAZ1354 Engine air filter NJA3558AA Fuel filter C2C35417 Spark plug NCA3850HA2

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 1998 XJR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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 / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.