1989 JAGUAR XJS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 JAGUAR XJS
The 1989 JAGUAR XJS has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (3 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS, potentially affecting up to 130,851 vehicles.
Recall 93V179000 — SEAT BELTS
| 52,102 vehicles affected
Defect: THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.
View full details →Recall 92V009000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 11,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION.
Consequence: SPLITTING OF THE INJECTOR HOSES WOULD CAUSE EXPULSION OFFUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS) AND CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND HE HAD BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
EMAIL FWD FM ROGER W. JOHNSON (TX) RE DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS IN HIS 1989 JAGUAR XJS, REQUESTS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE RECALL.*MR THE VEHICLES AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS HAVE FAILED SIX TIMES SINCE THE CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE MANUFACTURER REPAIRED OR REPLACED THE MECHANISM. THE LAST FAILURE OCCURRED OVER A YEAR AGO AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE DUE TO NON-AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A BACKLOG OF CONSUMERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *PH *NLM
I REQUEST YOUR INTERVENTION AND INVESTIGATION ON MY BEHALF IN REGARDS TO JAGUAR MOTORCAR'S SEAT BELT FAILURES. SPECIFICALLY, I OWN A 1989 JAGUAR XJS WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. THESE BELTS HAVE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS CAR. THE LAST FAILURE OCCURRED NEARLY A YEAR AGO AND IS NOT REPAIRABLE DUE TO NON-AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. THE LOCAL DEALER STATES HE HAS A BACKLOG OF OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. FURTHER, THE DEALER STATES THAT THE AUTOMATED SYSTEM HAS DESIGN ERRORS THAT ARE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS. JAGUAR IS SUPPOSEDLY REDESIGNING THE REPLACEMENT PARTS BUT HAS NOT MADE THEM AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS. PLEASE INQUIRE WITH WHOM EVER YOU FEEL COULD SUPPORT OUR NEEDS IN HAVING A FUNCTIONAL SEAT BELT SYSTEM WITHIN THE CAR. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE DEALER SEAT BELTS AND SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE LIFETIME WARRANTED ITEMS.*JB VERY RESPECTFULLY, ROGER W. JOHNSON
AFTER THE RECALL WAS FIXED THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A BREAK AND CONSEQUENT SERIOUS FUEL LEAK, REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AT A COST OF $1,791.46. CONSUMER STATED THAT, THIS WAS AN ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN THE TANK THAT WAS ON GOING OR NOT PROPERLY FIXED. THEREFORE, CONSUMER IS SEEKING A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF TANK (RECALL #90V123000). *YD
AFTER THE RECALL WAS FIXED THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A BREAK AND CONSEQUENT SERIOUS FUEL LEAK, REQUIRING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK AT A COST OF $1,791.46. CONSUMER STATED THAT, THIS WAS AN ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN THE TANK THAT WAS ON GOING OR NOT PROPERLY FIXED. THEREFORE, CONSUMER IS SEEKING A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF TANK (RECALL #90V123000). *YD
Safety Rating for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 JAGUAR XJS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97120176124 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
REPLACING THE OUTER COVER OF THE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP. *YC
86179 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING POOR ANTENNA MAST OPERATION - CLEANING - REPLACING. *TT
7691 — SEAT BELTS
MOTORIZED AUTOMATIC DIAGONAL SEAT BELTS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FAULT DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM OPERATION. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 JAGUAR XJS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJS
- 1984 JAGUAR XJS — 5 complaints
- 1985 JAGUAR XJS — 7 complaints
- 1986 JAGUAR XJS — 2 complaints
- 1987 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1988 JAGUAR XJS — 7 complaints
- 1989 JAGUAR XJS (current)
- 1990 JAGUAR XJS — 19 complaints
- 1991 JAGUAR XJS — 8 complaints
- 1992 JAGUAR XJS — 6 complaints
- 1993 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1994 JAGUAR XJS — 10 complaints
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- 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