1985 JAGUAR XJS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 JAGUAR XJS
The 1985 JAGUAR XJS has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS, potentially affecting up to 77,749 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 90V035000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 32,749 vehicles affected
Defect: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
Consequence: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
View full details →Recall 85V087000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, WITH FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR THE DESTRUCTION OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
Remedy: A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS 1985 JAGUAR HAD AN ENGINE FIRE WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, PARTS WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR HAD A SECOND ENGINE FIRE IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE REPLACED THE PARTS AGAIN. THE FIRE STARTS IN THE FUEL RACK AREA.I HAVE SOME OF THE OLD PARTS THAT WERE BURNT. THANK YOU
THIS 1985 JAGUAR HAD AN ENGINE FIRE WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER, PARTS WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR HAD A SECOND ENGINE FIRE IN MY GARAGE, I HAVE REPLACED THE PARTS AGAIN. THE FIRE STARTS IN THE FUEL RACK AREA.I HAVE SOME OF THE OLD PARTS THAT WERE BURNT. THANK YOU
ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE FIRE, BURNT SEVERAL ITEMS ON ENGINE, REPLACED WITH USED PARTS, ENGINE FIRE A SECOND TIME, REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 JAGUAR XJS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 JAGUAR XJS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJS
- 1980 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1981 JAGUAR XJS — 0 complaints
- 1982 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1983 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1984 JAGUAR XJS — 5 complaints
- 1985 JAGUAR XJS (current)
- 1986 JAGUAR XJS — 2 complaints
- 1987 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1988 JAGUAR XJS — 7 complaints
- 1989 JAGUAR XJS — 17 complaints
- 1990 JAGUAR XJS — 19 complaints
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