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1985 JAGUAR XJS

3 recalls, 7 complaints - 14 TSBs

90V123000 Jul 2, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
35,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
90V035000 Feb 20, 1990
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
Consequence
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
32,749 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.
85V087000 Jul 3, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, WITH FUEL LEAKAGE, ... Read more
Remedy
A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
10,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 5 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Jun 17, 2005
Incident date: Jul 14, 1999
THIS 1985 JAGUAR HAD AN ENGINE FIRE WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, PARTS WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR HAD A SECOND ENGINE FIRE IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE REPLACED THE PARTS AGAIN. THE FIRE STARTS IN THE FUEL RACK AREA.I HAVE SOME OF THE OLD PARTS THAT WERE BURNT. THANK YOU
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 17, 2005
Incident date: Jul 14, 1999
THIS 1985 JAGUAR HAD AN ENGINE FIRE WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, PARTS WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR HAD A SECOND ENGINE FIRE IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE REPLACED THE PARTS AGAIN. THE FIRE STARTS IN THE FUEL RACK AREA.I HAVE SOME OF THE OLD PARTS THAT WERE BURNT. THANK YOU
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Apr 29, 2005
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 8, 1998
THERE IS A FUEL ODOR IN THE TRUNK. OWNER CONCERNED THAT A SPARK COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION BECAUSE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED RIGHT NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 8, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
RECEIVED RECALL FOR FUEL TANK, HAD TWO INCHES OF GAS IN TRUNK, DEALER WOULD NOT DO RECALL WORK. PRESTON JAGUAR YORK, PA 717 755-0973. TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 JAGUAR XJS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.3L 12-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 11.0 16.0 13.0 Regular $4,800

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

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 JAGUAR XJS

14 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
350000 EQUIPMENT4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
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
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_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
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.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
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JAGUAR XJS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XJS across all model years (1976, 1996).

59 Total Recalls
108 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
19 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAGUAR XJS - Year by Year

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