1996 JAGUAR XJS
1 recalls, 9 complaints - 47 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
9 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 28, 2004
Incident date: Jul 30, 2004
ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMS IN UP POSITION. TO CLEAR ACCELERATOR PEDAL, DRIVER MUST TAP UPPER FACE OF THE PEDAL WITH THE BALL OF HIS FOOT. THE PEDAL WILL NOT JAM AGAIN UNLESS THE DRIVER TAKES HIS FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. TO UNJAM, REPEAT PROCEDURE ABOVE. NOTE WHEN ENGINE IS IN NEUTRAL OR TURNED OFF, THE PED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 5, 2002
Incident date: Apr 30, 2002
ADVISED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NOT AVAILABLE, LOCAL JAGUAR REPRESENTAIVE (DAVID BAMBER) NOTIFIED AND HE INDICATED HE WOULD LOCATE. AFTER TWO MONTHS I CALLED JAGUAR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON JUNE 26, 2002 1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT. 8264 (ROBERT BOSACK AND SUBJECT WAS ASSIGNED CASE #6182217. JULY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Aug 19, 2002
Incident date: Jul 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION LINE EXPLODED AND OIL SPILLED ALL OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUEMR WAS IN MOTION WHEN SMOKE EMMITED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUEMR EXITED VEHICLE AND PASSER BYS LET HIM KNOW THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2001
ENGINE DIES WHEN SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. HAS DIED OUT IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THREE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG.- HAS BEEN SERVICED THREE TIMES (TOTAL OF 26 DAYS) SINCE AUGUST, AND TODAY IS BEING FLATBEDDED BACK FOR FOURTH TIME BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEM. MILEAGE IN AUGUST ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 23, 1998
VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF/LOSS OF POWER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 14, 1998
DOOR LOCKS STUCK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 14, 1998
DOOR LOCKS HAVE LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES, FREEZING IN COLD WEATHER.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Oct 14, 1998
CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Oct 14, 1998
CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKING.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 JAGUAR XJS
47 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 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
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.
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
1712
Aug 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AJ16 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM REPLACE PROMS AND EGR VALVE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 1712 DATED 11/01. *EH
1712
Nov 1, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION WITH THE THE EGR VALVE THAT CAN PRODUCE POSSIBLE DRIVABILITY ISSUES SUCH AS ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION, AND DIFFICULT STARTING. *TT
1852
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON MOMENTARY ENGINE HESITATION / INSTABILITY. (THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 1852 DATED 4/97) *JG
171001
Nov 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AJ16 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. REPLACE PROMS AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE. *EH
719
Sep 1, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL R493, AJ16 EGR SYSTEM REPLACE PROMS AND EGR VALVE. *YH
1856
Feb 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ROUGH IDLE DRIVABILITY DIAGNOSIS TO FOLLOW PRIOR TO REPLACING MAF. *EH
1856
Feb 1, 2001
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXPERIENCING POOR IDLE QUALITY, HESITATION AND OTHER DRIVABILITY CONCERNS AS WELL AS DIAGNOSIS TO FOLLOW PRIOR TO REPLACING THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAFS). *TT
1712
Jul 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AJ16 ENGINE EXTENDED EMISSION PARTS WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR EGR VALVE. *EH
3166
Feb 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON MODIFYING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER. *TT
1711
Dec 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SLIGHT DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE THROTTLE FROM THE CLOSED POSITION AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR SOME TIME. *YC
5722
Dec 1, 1998
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER ASSISTED STEERING - DIAGNOSIS. *TT
7028
Nov 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH - PARTS INVENTORY SIMPLIFIED. *TT
76126
Oct 1, 1998
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
GLASS BONDING - PROCEDURES & MATERIALS. A NEW GLASS BONDING KIT IS AVAILABLE . *TT
8252
Oct 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - ULTRAVIOLET DYE. *TT
PDU11
Aug 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION INTRODUCING NEW SOFTWARE - JTP626/2, JTP627/1 AND PDU TO PC DOWNLOAD JTP628/1. *TT
197
Aug 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
PORTABLE DIAGNOSTIC UNIT SOFTWARE - JTP626/2. *TT
1849
Feb 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC DTC P0300 - SERVICE ACTION S659. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 18-49, DATED 11/95. *TT
1262
Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS - REUSE TWICE - CONDITIONS. *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
1263
Nov 1, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS REUSE TWICE CONDITIONS. *EH
1853
Nov 1, 1997
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ADAPTIVE FUELLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *EH
H/16/97
Sep 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SUBJECT REGARDING EGR VALVE - CHANGE POINT. *AK
1710
Aug 1, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INSUFFICENT AIR FLOW AIR PUMP AIRP DIAGNOSIS. *EH
971710
Aug 1, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW - AIR PUMP (AIRP) - DIAGNOSIS. *AK
971940
Aug 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT THROTTLE STICKING IN THE CLOSED POSITION. *AK
1845
Jun 1, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR HO2S TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 1845 DATED 2/95. *EH
178
Jan 1, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POOR HOT START TANK PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE CHECK OPERATION. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 178 DATED 5/98. *EH
76115
Mar 1, 1996
150000 SEAT BELTS
FRONT SEAT BELT TWISTING INSTALL SEAT BELT GUIDES. THIS ALSO INCLUDES 2+2 MODEL. *EH
1260
Jan 1, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMSHAFT COVER OIL LEAKS - AJ16 ENGINE - REVISED BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *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 (current) | 1 | 9 | |
| 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 | 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 |