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1986 Jaguar XJProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Jaguar XJ, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Jaguar XJ has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1986 Jaguar XJ recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other XJ year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ median. How we score

'69'70'71'72'84'86'95'97'98'00'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XJ owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 1986 JAGUAR XJ HAS BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES FOR A WEEK AND FINALLY HAS REFUSED TO ENGAGE THE GEARS. IT IS BASICALLY STUCK IN IDLE MODE AND NOT MOVING. THE SITES I READ SAID TO REPORT THESE ISSUES TO THIS SITE. I PLAN TO HAVE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER LOOK AT THE PROBLEM FOR OTHER SOURCES OF…
Complaint 10245816 · Oct 17, 2008

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