The 1994 Jaguar XJS has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
NHTSA recall 06E043000 · May 19, 2006 · 88,303 vehicles
Problem: 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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
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
18mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
XJS Convertible
18mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
XJS Coupe
17mpg combined
City / highway
15 / 21 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel
XJS Convertible
15mpg combined
City / highway
13 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel
XJS V12 Coupe
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
6 L · 12 cyl · Automatic 4-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 area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Power train Automatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
2
1
0
0
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Engine and engine cooling Cooling system › Radiator assembly
2
0
0
0
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Seats Front assembly › Power adjust
1
0
0
0
—
Latches/locks/linkages Hood › Latch
1
0
0
0
—
Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system
1
0
0
0
—
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
1
0
0
—
Visibility Windshield wiper/washer
1
0
1
0
—
Suspension Front
1
1
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Mar 18, 2003Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly THE RADIATOR FAILED, WHICH CAUSED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF RADIATOR FLUID INTO THE TRANSMISSION, THE DEALER FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION OF ANY CONTAMINANTS, HOWEVER THE RELIABILITY OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT GUARANTEED, AND WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, BECAUSE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. *AK *JB
May 7, 1998Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND IT WILL MOVE ON LEVEL GROUND OR ON INCLINE, AND WILL NOT REMAIN STILL. DEALER CONTACTED AND IDENTIFIED ANOTHER PROBLEM. SAID MAY BE CONNECTED WITH THE FIRST PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COOLANT, THE RADIATOR SHOULD BE REPLACED AND TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE SERVICED. *AK
Apr 19, 1997 · crashSuspension › Front CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 55MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Nov 21, 1994 · fireVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING; CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTED TO WINDSHIELD WIPERS. TT
Jan 1, 1995 · crashService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip LEASED BRAND NEW CAR, IT HAD 1,500 MILES ON IT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE HAD AN ACCIDENT REAR END A CAR IN FRONT. TT
Oct 14, 1994Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust POWER SEAT COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING INABILITY TO ADJUST SEATS.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.