1991 JAGUAR XJS
1 recalls, 8 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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 3, 2000
WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED, A LOUD THUNK IS HEARD FROM THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION, INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE TOP OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAD BROKEN AWAY, THE INNER END OF THE CONTROL ARM WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Sep 9, 1999
VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND STALL OUT COMPLETELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER SAID THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 4, 1999
FUEL LINE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO CAUGHT FIRE ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. *YC
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 19, 1999
Incident date: Mar 10, 1999
JAGUAR HAS BEEN AWEAR OF FREQUENT ENGINE FIRES IN THE V12 MODEL CARS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAS RUN OUT OF REPLACEMENT IGNITION HARNESSS WORLD WIDE B/C OF THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE A FAULTY DESIGNED LIGHT DISTRIBUTOR CAPS WHICH HAVE LEAD TO THE FIRES ALL THE DEALS AND EXPERT MECHANICS ARE AWEAR OF THE P... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 31, 1998
DESIGN/LOCATION OF IGNITION COIL COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE COIL TO MOVE CLOSE TO FUEL INJECTOR HOSE, RESULTING IN FIRE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 25, 1998
Incident date: Feb 2, 1998
HAD JUST SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT, WHEN VEHICLE TOOK OFF. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT THE TIME. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING AT THE TIME. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 2, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
VEHICLEPULLS STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 14, 1995
Incident date: Sep 12, 1995
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VEERS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 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).
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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 (current) | 1 | 8 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 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 |