1994 JAGUAR XJ12 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
3
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12
The 1994 JAGUAR XJ12 has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12, potentially affecting up to 89,760 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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).
View full details →Recall 98V271000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
| 1,457 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ALONG THE SEAM WELD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. RECALL SERVICE # 5451 WAS FOUND ON AUTOZONE.COM (ALLDATA). THE DEALER WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ON JULY 13, 2007, PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
THE SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIPS, THERE IS NOT A REMEDY FOR THIS FAILED SYSTEM OTHER THAN TO REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME SYSTEM. JAGUAR MADE REPLACEMENTS KITS FOR THE XJ6 BUT NOT FOR THE XJ12
IGNITION FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FAULTY DESIGN OF THE MARELLI IGNITION SYSTEM. *MJS
THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
8820 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INCORRECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING REPAIR PROCEDURE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 8820 DATED 01/95. *EH
1933 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERMITTENT HIGH IDLE REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS. *EH
2615 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK SEAM WELD LEAKS SERVICE ACTION S451. *EH
86140 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
COOLING FANS INOPERATIVE. *TW
1928 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
HARD STARTING WHILE HOT OR WARM. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1994 JAGUAR XJ12.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ12
- 1991 JAGUAR XJ12 — 1 complaint
- 1992 JAGUAR XJ12 — 0 complaints
- 1993 JAGUAR XJ12 — 0 complaints
- 1994 JAGUAR XJ12 (current)
- 1995 JAGUAR XJ12 — 0 complaints
- 1996 JAGUAR XJ12 — 1 complaint
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints