1994 Jaguar XJ12: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 found on autozone.com (alldata). The dealer will diagnose the failure on july 13, 2007, per the recall notice. The purchase date was unavailable. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2005
“Cruise control locked up -- car continued to accelerate -- brakes inoperative against a 300 hp engine -- condition corrected when cruise turned off. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1999
“Made a left turn, attempted to stop with foot on brake, back wheels spun and smoked. Throttle stuck and would not release. Almost standing, holding foot on brake. Finally released brake and car slowed down. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1998
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“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
“The self-leveling suspension system failed. According to the dealerships, there is not a remedy for this failed system other than to replaced it with the same system. Jaguar made replacements kits for the xj6 but not for the xj12”Owner report · Suspension
Recalls - 2 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Is the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning structure:body:hood. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.