1994 JAGUAR XJ12

2 recalls, 19 complaints - 27 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
98V271000 Oct 27, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
1,457 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints 1 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 13, 2007
Incident date: Jun 15, 2005
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 WA... Read more
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
Incident date: Apr 9, 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
Incident date: Apr 9, 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
Incident date: Feb 24, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 14, 1997
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
Incident date: Feb 24, 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
Incident date: Feb 24, 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
Incident date: Feb 24, 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
Incident date: May 23, 1994
OXYGEN SENSOR RELAY FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT STARTING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 21, 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
Incident date: Oct 31, 1994
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING DUE TO COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Oct 19, 1994
BRAKE PUMP FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Aug 10, 1994
MISALIGNED FRONT END, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 JAGUAR XJ12

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.0L 12-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 11.0 15.0 13.0 Premium $5,850

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 JAGUAR XJ12

27 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
350000 EQUIPMENT4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_08MAR18 Mar 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_14DEC17 Dec 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM62038Attachme Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mongoose Update.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
DVD software update
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DVD software update
1857 Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 188105 - 221234 AND 673590- 708235 MAY EXPERIENCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF THE CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FF44 AND / FOR FF45 STORED. *TT
8820 Sep 1, 1995
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INCORRECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING REPAIR PROCEDURE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 8820 DATED 01/95. *EH
1933 Jul 1, 1995
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERMITTENT HIGH IDLE REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. *EH
2615 Feb 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK SEAM WELD LEAKS SERVICE ACTION S451. *EH
1928 Feb 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR - HARD STARTING/LONG CRANKING TIME, HOT/WARM ENGINE. *TW
8820 Jan 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE - INCORRECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING. *TW
86140 Dec 1, 1994
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
COOLING FANS INOPERATIVE. *TW
1928 Nov 1, 1994
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
HARD STARTING WHILE HOT OR WARM. *TW
2614 Nov 1, 1994
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NEW BOW SPRING HOSE CLAMP.*TW
86133 Jul 1, 1994
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECURITY SYSTEM TRANSMITTER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *EH
1842 Jul 1, 1994
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PDU 1001 SOFTWARE ERROR DOES NOT RECOGNIZE V12 6.0L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 67. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, JAGUAR XJ12

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA98022 Opened: Sep 30, 1998 , Closed: Oct 30, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
THROTTLE HANG-UP
ALLEGED THAT THE HOOD LINER INTERFERES WITH THROTTLE LINKAGE OPERATION. ENGINE CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
PE98016 Opened: Mar 13, 1998 , Closed: Sep 30, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
THROTTLE HANG-UP
ALLEGED THAT SOME 1993-94 MY XJ12 SEDAN VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED ELEVATED ENGINE SPEED
DP98002 Opened: Mar 5, 1998 , Closed: Mar 16, 1998
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1994
THROTTLE STICKING
THE NHTSA WAS PETITION TO COMMENCE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ON 26-FEB-98.THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS ON HIS CAR AND IT CONTINUES TO GO FORWARD WITH A HIGH SPEED EVEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED. A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE98-016) IS OPENED RESULTING FROM THIS PETITI... Read more

JAGUAR XJ12 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XJ12 across all model years (1973, 1996).

18 Total Recalls
22 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAGUAR XJ12 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1995 1 0 View
1994 (current) 2 19
1991 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 1 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 3 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 2 0 View

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