1989 JAGUAR XJS
4 recalls, 17 complaints - 21 TSBs
93V179000 Nov 1, 1993
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.
92V009000 Jan 23, 1992
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION.
Consequence
SPLITTING OF THE INJECTOR HOSES WOULD CAUSE EXPULSION OFFUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Oct 17, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND HE HAD BEE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 26, 2003
EMAIL FWD FM ROGER W. JOHNSON (TX) RE DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS IN HIS 1989 JAGUAR XJS, REQUESTS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE RECALL.*MR THE VEHICLES AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED SIX TIMES SINCE THE CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE MANUFACTURER REPAIRED OR REPLACED THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jul 18, 2003
Incident date: Oct 28, 2002
I REQUEST YOUR INTERVENTION AND INVESTIGATION ON MY BEHALF IN REGARDS TO JAGUAR MOTORCAR'S SEAT BELT FAILURES. SPECIFICALLY, I OWN A 1989 JAGUAR XJS WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. THESE BELTS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS CAR. THE LAST FAILURE OCCURRED NEARLY A YEAR AGO AND IS NOT REPA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2002
AFTER THE RECALL WAS FIXED THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A BREAK AND CONSEQUENT SERIOUS FUEL LEAK, REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AT A COST OF $1,791.46. CONSUMER STATED THAT, THIS WAS AN ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN THE TANK THAT WAS ON GOING OR NOT PROPERLY FIXED. THEREFORE, CONSUMER IS SEEKING A ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 14, 2002
AFTER THE RECALL WAS FIXED THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A BREAK AND CONSEQUENT SERIOUS FUEL LEAK, REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AT A COST OF $1,791.46. CONSUMER STATED THAT, THIS WAS AN ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN THE TANK THAT WAS ON GOING OR NOT PROPERLY FIXED. THEREFORE, CONSUMER IS SEEKING A ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 23, 2001
WHEN THE IGNITION CUTS OUT ON THE LEFT SIDE, THE FUEL INJECTORS CONTINUED TO DUMP FUEL, WHICH WENT INTO THE PREHEATED CONVERTERD AND BURNED, HIGH HEAT CAUSED THE CATALYST TO MELT AND SAG IN BOTH CONVERTERS. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1989
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1989
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Nov 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1989
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
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Dec 24, 1999
Incident date: Nov 5, 1999
CONTINUOUS RAW FUEL ODOR WHEN TRUNK LID OPENED---CALLED LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER AND IT. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Feb 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
PASSENGER'S SIDE MOTOR BELT FAILED TO OPERATE/ NHTSA RECALL # 93V-179 OOO. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 4, 1998
THIS FORM SUCKS! I CAN'T MANAGE TO GET ANYTHING TO FIT! I GUESS I'LL JUST HAVE TO FORGET ABOUT IT.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 12, 1998
UNSPECIFIED.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Sep 21, 1997
Incident date: Sep 20, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATING. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Mar 13, 1996
POWER WINDOWS FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1991
ABS BRAKE RELEASED WHEN ON SLIPPERY SURFACE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 10, 1995
Incident date: Sep 29, 1994
FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL INJECTOR RAIL, CAUSING FIRE. *AK
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 JAGUAR XJS
21 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
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
Image.
1855
Feb 1, 2001
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE SPARK PLUGS THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CORONA DISCHARGE THAT LEADS TO CORONA STAIN OR WHAT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SPARK PLUG BLOW-BY. *TT
76124
Dec 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONVERTABLE SOFT TOP REPLACING OUTER COVER. *EH
97120176124
Dec 1, 1997
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
REPLACING THE OUTER COVER OF THE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP. *YC
86178
Aug 1, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INOPERATIVE BLUE RELAY OXIDIZED OR DAMAGED TERMINALS CHECKING REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. THIS REPLACES SERVICE BULLETIN 86178 DATED 5/97. *EH
86178
Aug 1, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GUIDELINES ON CHECKING/REPLACING INOPERATIVE BLUE RELAY OXIDIZED OR DAMAGED TERMINALS. *TT
86179
Jul 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING POOR ANTENNA MAST OPERATION - CLEANING - REPLACING. *TT
7691
Feb 1, 1994
150000 SEAT BELTS
MOTORIZED AUTOMATIC DIAGONAL SEAT BELTS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FAULT DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM OPERATION. *EH
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 4 | 17 | |
| 1988 | 4 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | View |