1996 JAGUAR XJS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 JAGUAR XJS
The 1996 JAGUAR XJS has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodyroof And Pillars (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS, potentially affecting up to 88,303 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMS IN UP POSITION. TO CLEAR ACCELERATOR PEDAL, DRIVER MUST TAP UPPER FACE OF THE PEDAL WITH THE BALL OF HIS FOOT. THE PEDAL WILL NOT JAM AGAIN UNLESS THE DRIVER TAKES HIS FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. TO UNJAM, REPEAT PROCEDURE ABOVE. NOTE WHEN ENGINE IS IN NEUTRAL OR TURNED OFF, THE PEDAL WORKS PERFECTLY. *JB
ADVISED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NOT AVAILABLE, LOCAL JAGUAR REPRESENTAIVE (DAVID BAMBER) NOTIFIED AND HE INDICATED HE WOULD LOCATE. AFTER TWO MONTHS I CALLED JAGUAR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON JUNE 26, 2002 1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT. 8264 (ROBERT BOSACK AND SUBJECT WAS ASSIGNED CASE #6182217. JULY 18, 2002 TALKED WITH MS ROMERO , SUPERVISOR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, 1800-452-4827, OPTION 9 EXT 8089, NO NEW RESULTS. JULY 18, 2002 WROTE PRESIDENT MICHAEL O'DRISCOLL, JAGUAR, 555 MACARTHUR BLVD., MAHWAH, NJ 07430 ASKING FOR HELP. JULY 22, 2002 RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM MS NANCY SYNOL, EXECUTIVE LIAISON, BUT NO NEW ADVICE. FROM JULY 29, 2002 THROUGH OCT, 30, 2002 TALKED WITH CUST. SVS.REPS.- ONLY WORD WAS STILL TRYING TO OBTAIN PART. I HAVE CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. IN MORE DETAIL AVAILABLE. DT
WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION LINE EXPLODED AND OIL SPILLED ALL OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUEMR WAS IN MOTION WHEN SMOKE EMMITED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUEMR EXITED VEHICLE AND PASSER BYS LET HIM KNOW THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. OIL WAS STILL LEAKING. *JG
ENGINE DIES WHEN SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. HAS DIED OUT IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THREE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG.- HAS BEEN SERVICED THREE TIMES (TOTAL OF 26 DAYS) SINCE AUGUST, AND TODAY IS BEING FLATBEDDED BACK FOR FOURTH TIME BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEM. MILEAGE IN AUGUST 49099 AND NOW 50963. FIRST SERVICE FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS AT THOMAS JAGUAR IN HARTFORD, LAST TWO TIMES CHECKERED FLAGG LYNNHAVEN IN VA. BEACH, VA, TELEPHONE 757-490-1111. *AK
VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF/LOSS OF POWER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 JAGUAR XJS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1852 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON MOMENTARY ENGINE HESITATION / INSTABILITY. (THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 1852 DATED 4/97) *JG
1856 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXPERIENCING POOR IDLE QUALITY, HESITATION AND OTHER DRIVABILITY CONCERNS AS WELL AS DIAGNOSIS TO FOLLOW PRIOR TO REPLACING THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAFS). *TT
1856 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ROUGH IDLE DRIVABILITY DIAGNOSIS TO FOLLOW PRIOR TO REPLACING MAF. *EH
1712 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AJ16 ENGINE EXTENDED EMISSION PARTS WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR EGR VALVE. *EH
5722 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER ASSISTED STEERING - DIAGNOSIS. *TT
8252 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM - ULTRAVIOLET DYE. *TT
PDU11 — EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION INTRODUCING NEW SOFTWARE - JTP626/2, JTP627/1 AND PDU TO PC DOWNLOAD JTP628/1. *TT
1849 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC DTC P0300 - SERVICE ACTION S659. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES BULLETIN 18-49, DATED 11/95. *TT
1853 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ADAPTIVE FUELLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. *EH
1263 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS REUSE TWICE CONDITIONS. *EH
Showing 10 of 16 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJS
- 1991 JAGUAR XJS — 8 complaints
- 1992 JAGUAR XJS — 6 complaints
- 1993 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
- 1994 JAGUAR XJS — 10 complaints
- 1995 JAGUAR XJS — 7 complaints
- 1996 JAGUAR XJS (current)
- 1998 JAGUAR XJS — 2 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR XJS — 1 complaint
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