1978 JAGUAR XJS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 JAGUAR XJS
The 1978 JAGUAR XJS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS, potentially affecting up to 42,000 vehicles.
Recall 90V123000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 35,000 vehicles affected
Defect: EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
View full details →Recall 78V060000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 7,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE AIR PIPE AND FUEL LINE PIPE MAY CONTACT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE FUEL RAIL.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AIR OR FUEL LINE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECALL REPAIR (90V123000) WAS REFUSED DUE TO ENGINE TYPE (V8). *YC
Safety Rating for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 JAGUAR XJS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 JAGUAR XJS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJS
- 1976 JAGUAR XJS — 0 complaints
- 1977 JAGUAR XJS — 0 complaints
- 1978 JAGUAR XJS (current)
- 1979 JAGUAR XJS — 0 complaints
- 1980 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1981 JAGUAR XJS — 0 complaints
- 1982 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1983 JAGUAR XJS — 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