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1986 Jaguar XJSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1986 Jaguar XJS, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Jaguar XJS has problems

2 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
Fuel system, gasoline20

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

4 recalls

1986 Jaguar XJS 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.

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 90V-123 · Jul 2, 1990 · 35,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 90V-035 · Feb 20, 1990 · 32,749 vehicles

Risk. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exhaust system: emission control

Recall 89V-168 · Oct 11, 1989 · 1,994 vehicles

Risk. THIS CREATES FUEL ODORS AND AFTER PROLONGED CYCLINGCOULD CAUSE WEAKENING OF THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUELTANK LEAKS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1986 vs. every other XJS 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 XJS median. How we score

'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'98'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Jaguar XJS, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE90060 · closed Sep 29, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-123
In owners' words

What XJS owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE HAS WEAKENED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 827009 · Aug 20, 1998

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