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, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for...
1976-2001 · 23 model years
Jaguar XJS Problems by year
Owners have filed 84 complaints about the Jaguar XJS across 23 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (14), while 1993, 1998, 2001 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 17
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 16
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
XJS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common XJS problems
Jaguar XJS recalls 17
The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its...
The high tension lead from the ignition coil can move from the production location closer to the #4a fuel injector hose. This could lead to the outer and inner injector hoses cracking or splitting from ozone deterioration.
The engine harness may come in contact with the air conditioning expansion valve protection plate, causing chafing of the harness.
Covers1992 Jaguar XJS
Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment.
Covers1987 Jaguar XJS
Electrical wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed and could cause a short circuit.
Possible fuel leakage from the engine fuel injection system, particularly in the area of the hose/clip fittings. Consequence of defect: the presence of...
Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections. Deterioration at these two connections has been traced to a combination of misalignment of the two rail halves and the effect of temperature changes.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch. This switch has a tin coating added to the contacts that create the potential for a high electrical resistance. This could cause overheating and possible distortion of...
Latest XJS complaints
1988 Jaguar xjs. Consumer writes in regards to defective drivers side seat belt. *Ld the consumer stated the manufacturer repaired the seat belt, but the failure recurred. *Js
MARELLI FIRE!!!!!!!!@ A GAS STATION!!!! *TR
MARELLI FIRE!!!!!!! @ A GAS STATION!!! *TR
Tl* the contact owns a 1988 jaguar xjs. While driving approximately 65 mph, the fuel line became loaded with fuel, which caused pressure to build in the fuel tank. The contact smelled fuel coming from the fuel tank and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred multiple times and at various speeds. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 89v168000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1987 jaguar xjs. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, an abnormal pop was heard from the fuel tank. The contact opened the fuel pump valve and gasoline began leaking from the tank. In addition, the contact could smell gasoline inside the vehicle when driving 5 mph and above. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 87v142000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
Driver/passenger seat belts remain fully deployed post use, will partially retract with pushing and pulling several times. Never completely retract, this is a us left side drive 2+2 convertible. *Tr
Questions about the Jaguar XJS
Which Jaguar XJS years have the most problems?
Which Jaguar XJS years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Jaguar XJS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (25), electrical system (12), seats & seat belts (11) most often.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJS have?
NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Jaguar XJS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data