1998 JAGUAR XJR
1 recalls, 11 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).
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
AIR BAGS
May 28, 2016
Incident date: May 29, 2012
MAY 29, 2012 AIRBAG DEPLOYED AS CAR WAS BEING UNLOCKED IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, MERELY BEING UNLOCKED WITH THE KEY FOB, AS I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER, THE AIRBAG OF THE DRIVERS SIDE, EMBEDDED IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, BLEW, STRIKING ME IN THE HEAD AND BAGGING MY HEAD AGAINST THE OUTER EDGE OF... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2013
Incident date: May 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XJR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE SEAT CUSHION AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED AND KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT LOST SEVERAL TEETH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG WIRE WAS CHAFE... Read more
1 injured
SEATS
Jun 22, 2012
Incident date: Jul 8, 2011
SEAT SUPPORT BRACKET (DRIVER SIDE RIGHT REAR) CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING SEAT TO SHIFT SUDDENLY. CAUSING DRIVER TO MAKE UNINTENDED STEERING INPUTS. SECOND OCCURRENCE SAME AS ABOVE EXCEPT LEFT REAR BRACKET CRACKED IN HALF ON JUNE 10, 2012 *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: Sep 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING.*MR (NAR) *CB
SEATS
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Mar 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SIDE SEAT ATTACHMENT BROKE AT THE LEFT REAR. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE SEAT TILTED TO THE LIFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 27, 2003
CAR LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELLING ON HIGHWAY. ALL WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING RED. *LA
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 8, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#99V138000 POWER TRAIN TRANSMISSION. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 23, 2001
WHEN DRIVING 55-60 MPH ON HIGHWAYVEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CLEANED BREATHER SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2001
WHEN DRIVING 55-60 MPH ON HIGHWAYVEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CLEANED BREATHER SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 22, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER DURING ACCELERATION WHILE IN TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND CLEANED THROTTLE IN VEHICLE. PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT IN THROTTL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 22, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER DURING ACCELERATION WHILE IN TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND CLEANED THROTTLE IN VEHICLE. PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT IN THROTTL... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 JAGUAR XJR
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
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, 1998 JAGUAR XJR
27 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
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
30722
Oct 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REMANUFACTURED W5A-580 TRANSMISSION - HARSH SHIFTS - INSTALL REVISED VALVE BODY. *TT
30357
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE - INTAKE DUCTS LOOSE - INSTALL REVISED PARTS. THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-57, DATED 01/03. JAGUAR 2000-03 MY XKR. 1998-03 MY V8 XJR. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-57, DATED 10/02. *TT THIS
30355
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
HARD START/NON START CONDITION.*JB
31006
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF NO-START OR IDLE/DRIVEABILITY ISSUES DUE TO THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOMING COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
30347
Oct 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HESITATION, SURGING, DETONATION, POOR THROTTLE REPONSE/ACCELERATION.*JB
30343
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VARIOUS ENGINE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
303S701
Jan 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 812256 - 878717 MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND / OR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESS ENGINE NOISE. *TT
31006
Nov 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOME COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
31003
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OWNERS WITH VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 812256 - 853935 MAY EXPERIENCE RATTLING OR KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
30704
May 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANDATORY SERVICE TOOL 307-378 HAS BEEN INTRODUCED FOR THE W5A580 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION USED IN XJR ( SUPERCHARDED ) VEHICLES. *YC
30706
Mar 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON MONITORING TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE IN D OR R DURING DIAGNOSIS ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 812256-ON. *YC
JAGUAR XJR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XJR across all model years (1995, 2001).
6
Total Recalls
40
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths