1990 Jaguar XJS: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1992
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Fuel tank developed leak. Web search revealed this is not an uncommon problem. Cause is either tank puncture by contact with rivet over time or a rear window leak allowing water intrusion. Water saturates foam on which tank rests and corrodes metal from outside. Passenger cabin is contaminated with fumes unless windows are closed and fan is on. Trunc contains both liquid and fumes in the area of the battery and electrical fuel pump.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2001
“While driving about 35/40 mph tire on the front passenger's side exploded. There was no crash. Tire not original equipment, p235/60r15. Tire was taken to a firestone dealership. Dealer refused to replace tire. Owner still has tire. Dot # hyvejba507. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2000
“There was a leak in the gas tank. Then tank split wide open due exsessive pressure in the tank that was suppose to had been fixed in the 1990 under a fuel tank assembly recall. Took to dealer, and they denied the problem.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2000
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“Gas tank failure caused leakage, resulting in odor and fumes entering vehicle, possibly recall related 90v-123. Consumer request rembersment. *yh”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2000
“Total loss of control, for 3-5 sec. With car swerving side to side at 50mph on freeway. Miraculously avoided major collision/injury. My 12 yo daughter said she thought she was going to die.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1999
“When brakes were applied slightly harder than normal the vehicle jerked violently to the left crossing center line of roadway. Driver stuggled to pull it back to the right. The right front brakes failed causing that wheel to lock up.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
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Is the 1990 Jaguar XJS reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Jaguar XJS. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1990 Jaguar XJS have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. 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.