1987 Jaguar XJS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 1987 Jaguar XJS has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

6Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1987 Jaguar XJS recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 93V179Nov 1, 199352,102 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 90V123Jul 2, 199035,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 90V035Feb 20, 199032,749 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Recall 89V168Oct 11, 19891,994 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 87V142Sep 9, 1987133 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk

Recall 87V025Mar 3, 198723 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Jaguar XJS problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2012-04-17, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 JAGUAR XJS. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL POP WAS HEARD FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT OPENED THE FUEL PUMP VALVE AND GASOLINE BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE TANK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING 5 MPH AND ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 87V142000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

1987 Jaguar XJS questions

Does the 1987 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1987 Jaguar XJS: Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Jaguar XJS?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Jaguar XJS 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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