EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.
Engine & cooling
Jaguar XJS Engine problems by year
7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar XJS's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest XJS engine complaints
The radiator failed, which caused cross contamination of radiator fluid into the transmission, the dealer flushed the transmission of any contaminants, however the reliability of the transmission was not guaranteed, and weeks later the transmission failed, because of cross contamination. *Ak *jb
Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. Engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. Dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. The car has a steady history of probelms. *Ak
Gas tank failure caused leakage, resulting in odor and fumes entering vehicle, possibly recall related 90v-123. Consumer request rembersment. *Yh
Vehicle would overheat and stall out completely due to defective catalytic converter. Dealer said that catalytic converter system needed to be replaced.*Ak
Vehicle will intermittently shut off/loss of power which could result in an accident.Dealer cannot determine defect. *Ak
Vehicle is in park and it will move on level ground or on incline, and will not remain still. Dealer contacted and identified another problem. Said may be connected with the first problem. Transmission fluid is leaking into the engine coolant, the radiator should be replaced and transmission should be serviced. *Ak
Vehicle fire due to catalytic converter overheating. *Ak
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