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1998 Jaguar XJSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Jaguar XJS, most often about the vehicle speed control. 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 problem1Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 24, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Jaguar XJS 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
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

1998 Jaguar XJS recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1998 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
In owners' words

What XJS owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT LIGHT CAME UP ON THE DASHBOARD, INDICATING SYSTEM AND ENGINE FAILURE. CONSUMER SAID THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER WHEN SHE APPLIED GAS PEDAL. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK
Complaint 862501 · May 24, 2000

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