CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Jaguar XJS has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (5 reports).
1989 Jaguar XJS recalls
Most common 1989 Jaguar XJS problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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 SUPPO
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
WHEN THE IGNITION CUTS OUT ON THE LEFT SIDE, THE FUEL INJECTORS CONTINUED TO DUMP FUEL, WHICH WENT INTO THE PREHEATED CONVERTERD AND BURNED, HIGH HEAT CAUSED THE CATALYST TO MELT AND SAG IN BOTH CONVERTERS. NLM
1989 Jaguar XJS questions
Does the 1989 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1989 Jaguar XJS: Seat Belts; Electrical System:Ignition; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Jaguar XJS?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (5), Seat Belts (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.