1990 JAGUAR XJS
3 recalls, 19 complaints - 25 TSBs
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
19 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LOCKING INTO PLACE. THE CONTACT STATED PREVIOUSLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BELTS FOR HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART TO RE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 21, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER SEEKING CONFIRMATION FOR THREE RECALLS INVOLVING THE 1990 XJS.*MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Feb 27, 2001
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED LEAK. WEB SEARCH REVEALED THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM. CAUSE IS EITHER TANK PUNCTURE BY CONTACT WITH RIVET OVER TIME OR A REAR WINDOW LEAK ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION. WATER SATURATES FOAM ON WHICH TANK RESTS AND CORRODES METAL FROM OUTSIDE. PASSENGER CABIN IS CONTAMINATED W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 22, 2000
THE JAGUAR XJS V12 FROM MID 1989-ON, EQUIPPED WITH MARELLI IGNITION HAS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR THAT RESULTS IN LOSS OF IGNITION ON THE RIGHT BANK OF CYLINDERS. THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN ON THE 6 LEFT BANK CYLINDERS, AND UNBURNED FUEL PASSES THROUGH THE RIGHT HAND CYLINDERS, AND ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 19, 2000
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHIN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
TIRES
Aug 8, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35/40 MPH TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE EXPLODED. THERE WAS NO CRASH. TIRE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P235/60R15. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRE. OWNER STILL HAS TIRE. DOT # HYVEJBA507. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 6, 2000
THE ABS IS DEFECTIVE. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK. THEN TANK SPLIT WIDE OPEN DUE EXSESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE TANK THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO HAD BEEN FIXED IN THE 1990 UNDER A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY RECALL. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY DENIED THE PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 18, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 2000
GAS TANK FAILURE CAUSED LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN ODOR AND FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RECALL RELATED 90V-123. CONSUMER REQUEST REMBERSMENT. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 18, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 2000
GAS TANK FAILURE CAUSED LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN ODOR AND FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RECALL RELATED 90V-123. CONSUMER REQUEST REMBERSMENT. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 26, 1999
TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL, FOR 3-5 SEC. WITH CAR SWERVING SIDE TO SIDE AT 50MPH ON FREEWAY. MIRACULOUSLY AVOIDED MAJOR COLLISION/INJURY. MY 12 YO DAUGHTER SAID SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO DIE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 24, 1998
Incident date: Jul 23, 1998
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED SLIGHTLY HARDER THAN NORMAL THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT CROSSING CENTER LINE OF ROADWAY. DRIVER STUGGLED TO PULL IT BACK TO THE RIGHT. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THAT WHEEL TO LOCK UP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
THERE IS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
A STRONG GAS ODOR HAS PERMEATED THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 21, 1997
THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN DRIVEN, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jun 17, 1997
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 25MPH WHEN ABS WERE APPLIED AND DID NOT FUNCTION. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO BRICK WALL.
SUSPENSION
Mar 4, 1997
VEHICLE VIBRATES TO THE POINT THAT IT CANNOT BE DRIVEN AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 10, 1995
PIRELLI TIRE BLEW OUT AT SIDEWALL WHILE IN SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING ACCIDENT/LOSS OF CONTROL. *SD
Crash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 10, 1995
NOISY DIFFERENTIAL. *TW
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 JAGUAR XJS
25 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 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
197
Aug 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
PORTABLE DIAGNOSTIC UNIT SOFTWARE - JTP626/2. *TT
PDU11
Aug 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION INTRODUCING NEW SOFTWARE - JTP626/2, JTP627/1 AND PDU TO PC DOWNLOAD JTP628/1. *TT
76124
Dec 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONVERTABLE SOFT TOP REPLACING OUTER COVER. *EH
K/18/97
Dec 1, 1997
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
SUBJECT ON LEFT FORWARD HARNESS. *TT
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
1255A
Apr 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
REVISED SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH V12 ENGINES. *TW
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 (current) | 3 | 19 | |
| 1989 | 4 | 17 | View |
| 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 |