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1990–1996 · 7 model years

Jaguar XJS recalls & problems by year

10 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199015 complaints
Most recalls19903 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201990: 15 complaints, 3 recalls1991: 8 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 4 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 7 complaints, 1 recalls1990199119921993199419951996
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1996 XJS—18 mpg170100
1995 XJS—13–18 mpg160000
1994 XJS—13–18 mpg162100
1993 XJS—15–18 mpg110100
1992 XJS—13–14 mpg240200
1991 XJS—13–14 mpg180200
1990 XJS—13–14 mpg3151200

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system9
  • Service brakes, hydraulic6
  • Fuel system, gasoline6
  • Engine and engine cooling6
  • Suspension5
  • Structure5
  • Power train4
  • Visibility3