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1994 Jaguar XJ12Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1994 Jaguar XJ12, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints104 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 has problems

10 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling41
Vehicle speed control30
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Suspension20
Electrical system21
Power train10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

1994 Jaguar XJ12 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other XJ12 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 XJ12 median. How we score

'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'91'94'96
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  • Caution
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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Jaguar XJ12, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE STICKINGDP98002 · closed Mar 16, 1998
    No recall
  2. THROTTLE HANG-UPEA98022 · closed Oct 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-271
  3. THROTTLE HANG-UPPE98016 · closed Sep 30, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What XJ12 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10196263 · Jul 13, 2007 · 63,000 miles
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
Complaint 852785 · Nov 10, 1999

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