1994 Jaguar XJ12 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1994 Jaguar XJ12 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).

1Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your XJ12?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1994 Jaguar XJ12 recalls

Structure:Body:Hood

Recall 98V271Oct 27, 19981,457 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 Jaguar XJ12 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Suspension2
Electrical System2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train1

What owners report

2007-07-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ALONG THE SEAM WELD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. RECALL SERVICE # 5451 WAS FOUND ON AUTOZONE.COM (ALLDATA). THE DEALER WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ON JULY 13, 2007, PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
2001-05-10, Suspension
THE SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIPS, THERE IS NOT A REMEDY FOR THIS FAILED SYSTEM OTHER THAN TO REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME SYSTEM. JAGUAR MADE REPLACEMENTS KITS FOR THE XJ6 BUT NOT FOR THE XJ12
2000-12-19, Electrical System
IGNITION FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FAULTY DESIGN OF THE MARELLI IGNITION SYSTEM. *MJS
1999-11-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
1999-04-10, Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK

1994 Jaguar XJ12 questions

Does the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12: Structure:Body:Hood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Jaguar XJ12?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Jaguar XJ12 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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