Model year record

1995 Jaguar XJS recalls & problems

The 1995 Jaguar XJS has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 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 Convertible

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

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 V12 Convertible

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

6 L · 12 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $6,300/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	Typical mileage*
Seat beltsFront › Retractor	2	—
VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Exterior	1	—
Parking brakeConventional	1	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	1	—
StructureBody › Roof and pillars	1	—
Electrical systemWiring	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Seat belts
DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS REMAIN FULLY DEPLOYED POST USE, WILL PARTIALLY RETRACT WITH PUSHING AND PULLING SEVERAL TIMES. NEVER COMPLETELY RETRACT, THIS IS A US LEFT SIDE DRIVE 2+2 CONVERTIBLE. *TR
Jan 8, 2008
Electrical system › Wiring
WILDE JAGUAR OF SARASOTA SO. TAMINI TRAIL SARASOTA, FL 34292, (941-924-309) ADVISED, APRIL 2002, I NEEDED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. DAVID BAMBER, LOCAL JAGUAR MANUFACTURING REP. NOTIFIED FOR LOCATING PART. CALLED JAGUAR CORP. CUSTOMER SERVICE JUNE 26, 2002 (1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT 8264) & ROBERT BOSACK ASSIGNED CASE #6182217. JULY 18, 2002 TALKED WITH MS. ROMERO, SUPERVISOR (1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT 8089)-NO POSITIVE RESULTS FOR OBTAINING PART. WROTE PRESIDENT MICHAEL O'DRISCOLL, JAGUAR, 555 MACARTHUR BLVD. MAHWAH NJ 07430 SEEKING HELP. RESPONSE JULY 22, 2002 FROM MS NANCY SYNOL, EXECUTIVE LIAISON, BUT NO NEW ADVICE. PERIOD 26 THRU OCT.30, 2002 TALK WITH CUST. SVS. REPS SEVERAL…
Apr 30, 2002 · 56,890 miles
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
CAR IS LIKE NEW, ALWAYS GARAGED, RECENTLY GOT FOUR SMALL "CUTS" AROUND REAR GLASS WINDOW IN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MATERIAL. *AK
Feb 1, 2001
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
THE THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE THROTTLE AND PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK
Dec 23, 1997
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. *AK
Jul 28, 1995
Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FAILURE.
Jul 1, 1995

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