Jaguar Xj12 1994
Model Xj12 made in 1994 by Jaguar got 19 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, structure. The car has one 6.0, guzzler ffs engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0, (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Premium | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V271000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 12/01/1992 to 06/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1457 | 12/12/1998 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 10/27/1998 | 11/02/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the hood liner can sag and interfere with the throttle linkage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause high engine idle speed, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the hood liner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 12, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 86133 | 07/01/1994 | 10011897 | Security system transmitter diagnostic procedure. *eh | 02/03/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1842 | 07/01/1994 | 10011896 | Pdu 1001 software error does not recognize v12 6.0l diagnostic trouble code 67. *eh | 02/03/2005 | |
| 1933 | 07/01/1995 | 10011841 | Intermittent high idle replace throttle return springs. *eh | 02/01/2005 | |
| 8820 | 09/01/1995 | 10011828 | Engine oil pressure incorrect low oil pressure warning repair procedure. this service bulletin replaces 8820 dated 01/95. *eh | 02/01/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 2615 | 02/01/1995 | 10011853 | Coolant expansion tank seam weld leaks service action s451. *eh | 02/02/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 86140 | 12/01/1994 | 38008 | Cooling fans inoperative. *tw | 02/10/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 2614 | 11/01/1994 | 38009 | New bow spring hose clamp.*tw | 02/10/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 8820 | 01/01/1995 | 39086 | Engine oil pressure - incorrect low oil pressure warning. *tw | 03/08/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 1928 | 02/01/1995 | 19-28(11/94) | 40000 | Fuel pressure regulator - hard starting/long cranking time, hot/warm engine. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 1928 | 11/01/1994 | 38010 | Hard starting while hot or warm. *tw | 02/10/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 1857 | 08/01/2001 | 621812 | Some vehicles within vin range 188105 - 221234 and 673590- 708235 may experience customer concerns of the check engine malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble codes ff44 and / for ff45 stored. *tt | 10/02/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE98016 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 03/13/1998 | 09/30/1998 | THROTTLE HANG-UP | ||
| Alleged that some 1993-94 my xj12 sedan vehicles may experience unintended elevated engine speed | ||||||
| EA98022 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 09/30/1998 | 10/30/1998 | THROTTLE HANG-UP | 98V271000 | |
| Alleged that the hood liner interferes with throttle linkage operation. engine control may be compromised | ||||||
| DP98002 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 03/05/1998 | 03/16/1998 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| The petition alleges that the throttle sticks on his car and it continues to go forward with a high speed even when the brake is applied | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition failure resulted in vehicle fire, possibly related to the faulty design of the marelli ignition system. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| Vehicle fails to start with turn of key. after several attempts it will start. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 63000 | 2 | |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle hesitates when accelerating due to coolant temperature sensor failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle continues to experience engine failures, hydraulic reservior leaking on one repair. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 05/23/1994 | 3 | ||
| Oxygen sensor relay failed, resulting in vehicle not starting. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel pump relay failed, preventing vehicle from starting. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stuck in park position three times, also intermittently fails to start in park gear. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/09/1999 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Cruise control locked up -- car continued to accelerate -- brakes inoperative against a 300 hp engine -- condition corrected when cruise turned off. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Brake pump failed, causing loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/17/1995 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Misaligned front end, causing vehicle to pull to the right. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/09/1999 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Cruise control locked up -- car continued to accelerate -- brakes inoperative against a 300 hp engine -- condition corrected when cruise turned off. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. | |||
| 02/24/1998 | |||
| Throttle sticking so that the car will continue to go forward when brake applied. | |||
| 02/24/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | KNOXVILLE | HARPERS JAGUAR |