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1991 Jaguar XJS recalls & problems

The 1991 Jaguar XJS has 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints8filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJan 23, 1992

Ignition

Recall 92V00900011,000 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
SPLITTING OF THE INJECTOR HOSES WOULD CAUSE EXPULSION OFFUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Fix
REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

XJS Coupe

14mpg combined
City / highway12 / 17 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

5.3 L · 12 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,850/year to fuel

XJS Convertible

13mpg combined
City / highway11 / 16 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

5.3 L · 12 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $6,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2000—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system; Delivery2020—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Electrical systemIgnition1000—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor1000—
SuspensionFront1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations