1991 JAGUAR XJS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 JAGUAR XJS
The 1991 JAGUAR XJS has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS, potentially affecting up to 11,000 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEED, A LOUD THUNK IS HEARD FROM THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION, INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE TOP OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAD BROKEN AWAY, THE INNER END OF THE CONTROL ARM WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE CAR. NLM
VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND STALL OUT COMPLETELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER SAID THAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
FUEL LINE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO CAUGHT FIRE ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. *YC
JAGUAR HAS BEEN AWEAR OF FREQUENT ENGINE FIRES IN THE V12 MODEL CARS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAS RUN OUT OF REPLACEMENT IGNITION HARNESSS WORLD WIDE B/C OF THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE A FAULTY DESIGNED LIGHT DISTRIBUTOR CAPS WHICH HAVE LEAD TO THE FIRES ALL THE DEALS AND EXPERT MECHANICS ARE AWEAR OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY WIL NOT ADMIT OR CORRECT IT! I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON OTHER REPORTS TO START A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGANST THEM!!
DESIGN/LOCATION OF IGNITION COIL COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE COIL TO MOVE CLOSE TO FUEL INJECTOR HOSE, RESULTING IN FIRE.
Safety Rating for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 JAGUAR XJS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
K/18/97 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
SUBJECT ON LEFT FORWARD HARNESS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 JAGUAR XJS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJS
- 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
- 1991 JAGUAR XJS (current)
- 1992 JAGUAR XJS — 6 complaints
- 1993 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1994 JAGUAR XJS — 10 complaints
- 1995 JAGUAR XJS — 7 complaints
- 1996 JAGUAR XJS — 9 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