CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Jaguar XJS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
1991 Jaguar XJS recalls
Most common 1991 Jaguar XJS problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
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.
1991 Jaguar XJS questions
Does the 1991 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Jaguar XJS: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Jaguar XJS?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Jaguar XJS has been fixed?
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