1994 JAGUAR XJ12

2 recalls — 19 complaints

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
98V271000 Oct 27, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
1,457 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ALONG THE SEAM WELD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. RECALL SERVICE # 5451 WAS FOUND ON AUTOZONE.COM (ALLDATA). THE DEALER WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ON JULY 13, 2007, PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
SUSPENSION May 10, 2001
THE SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIPS, THERE IS NOT A REMEDY FOR THIS FAILED SYSTEM OTHER THAN TO REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME SYSTEM. JAGUAR MADE REPLACEMENTS KITS FOR THE XJ6 BUT NOT FOR THE XJ12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 19, 2000
IGNITION FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FAULTY DESIGN OF THE MARELLI IGNITION SYSTEM. *MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 10, 1999
THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Nov 10, 1999
THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 10, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 10, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 8, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 2, 1999
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE FAILURES, HYDRAULIC RESERVIOR LEAKING ON ONE REPAIR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Mar 1, 1999
VEHICLE FAILS TO START WITH TURN OF KEY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT WILL START.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 15, 1998
THROTTLE STICKING SO THAT THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO GO FORWARD WHEN BRAKE APPLIED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 27, 1998
MADE A LEFT TURN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, BACK WHEELS SPUN AND SMOKED. THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. ALMOST STANDING, HOLDING FOOT ON BRAKE. FINALLY RELEASED BRAKE AND CAR SLOWED DOWN. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 27, 1998
MADE A LEFT TURN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, BACK WHEELS SPUN AND SMOKED. THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. ALMOST STANDING, HOLDING FOOT ON BRAKE. FINALLY RELEASED BRAKE AND CAR SLOWED DOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Jun 1, 1995
OXYGEN SENSOR RELAY FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT STARTING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE STUCK IN PARK POSITION THREE TIMES, ALSO INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO START IN PARK GEAR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 1, 1995
FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILED, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STARTING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING DUE TO COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC Jun 1, 1995
BRAKE PUMP FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 1, 1995
MISALIGNED FRONT END, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.