Jaguar Xjs 1990
Model Xjs made in 1990 by Jaguar got 21 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 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, equipment and seat belts. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V009000 | JAGUAR CARS | from 11/01/1988 to 04/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 11000 | 03/23/1992 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 01/23/1992 | 01/28/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Splitting of the injector hoses would cause expulsion offuel in the engine compartment and result in a fire when exposed to a source ofignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the high tension leads with shorter high tension leads. replace both the fuel injector and the #4a fuel injector hose as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: ignition system.vehicle description: coupes and convertibles with marelli ignition systems. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V123000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 35000 | 12/24/1990 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 07/02/1990 | 09/26/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank - fuel purge system.vehicle description: passenger cars; 2 door coupe, cabriolet, convertible. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V035000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 02/01/1979 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 32749 | 05/21/1990 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 02/20/1990 | 02/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 86178 | 08/01/1997 | 10011544 | Inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals checking replacement guidelines. this replaces service bulletin 86178 dated 5/97. *eh | 01/26/2005 | |
| 86178 | 08/01/1997 | 605716 | Guidelines on checking/replacing inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals. *tt | 07/22/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 1855 | 02/01/2001 | 618514 | Some vehicles may have spark plugs that have been affected by corona discharge that leads to corona stain or what is often referred to as spark plug blow-by. *tt | 04/14/2001 | |
| 1255A | 04/01/1995 | 12-55 | 43092 | Revised spark plug specifications for vehicles with v12 engines. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| K/18/97 | 12/01/1997 | 605691 | Subject on left forward harness. *tt | 07/21/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 197 | 08/01/1998 | 615827 | Portable diagnostic unit software - jtp626/2. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| PDU11 | 08/01/1998 | 615822 | Information introducing new software - jtp626/2, jtp627/1 and pdu to pc download jtp628/1. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 86179 | 07/01/1997 | 604142 | Subject regarding poor antenna mast operation - cleaning - replacing. *tt | 04/15/1999 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 7691 | 02/01/1994 | 10011902 | Motorized automatic diagonal seat belts limited lifetime warranty fault diagnosis system operation. *eh | 02/03/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 76124 | 12/01/1997 | 10011971 | Convertable soft top replacing outer cover. *eh | 02/08/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 97120176124 | 12/01/1997 | 54463 | Replacing the outer cover of the convertible soft top. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE93042 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/04/1993 | 11/04/1993 | PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE | 93V179000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| The jaguar xjs v12 from mid 1989-on, equipped with marelli ignition has a design defect in the distributor rotor that results in loss of ignition on the right bank of cylinders. the motor continues to run on the 6 left bank cylinders, and unburned fuel passes through the right hand cylinders, and ignites in the hot catalytic converter, resulting in a fire that leads to the total loss of the car. this phenomenon has been discussed in depth on the forum xj-s@jag-lovers.org and details can be extracted from the searchable xj-s archives at www.jag-lovers.org engineers in the discussion forum have analyzed failed parts and determined that the marelli-type distributor rotor burns through and arcs to ground the current for the right side bank of cylinders. this is a dangerous and costly situation, and should be the subject of a recall. www.copart.com, the insurance salvage site, typically lists several fire damaged xjss per month. insurance companies and jaguar dealers can substantiate the number of fires that have occured, but they may never have investigated the cause of these fires, since the vehicles are usually declared a total loss and sold for salvage. this problem is related to the marelli-type rotor. original or aftermarket does not seem to make a difference. this problem is separate and distinct from engine fires in earlier xjs cars that were caused by an arcing high tension iginition wire, or from older xjs cars that have engine fires due to deterioration of fuel injection hoses. i hope that nhtsa will devote some resources to investigating this. | |||
| Vehicle caught fire within the ignition system. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| There is smoke emitting from the engine. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank failure caused leakage, resulting in odor and fumes entering vehicle, possibly recall related 90v-123. consumer request rembersment. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/27/2001 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1990 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank failure caused leakage, resulting in odor and fumes entering vehicle, possibly recall related 90v-123. consumer request rembersment. *yh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer seeking confirmation for three recalls involving the 1990 xjs.*mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 09/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Noisy differential. *tw | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 152000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1990 jaguar xjs. the contact stated that the drivers and passengers seat belts are not locking into place. there is a long time recall repairs for the seat belts for her vehicle. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they do not have the part to repair the seat belt and that is on backorder with no estimated time. there have been no repairs. the failure mileage was 152000 and the current mileage was 157000.cv | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| Vehicle was traveling at 25mph when abs were applied and did not function. vehicle crashed into brick wall. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/23/1998 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| The abs is defective. yh | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 6 | 11/01/1996 | |
| 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. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Vehicle vibrates to the point that it cannot be driven and has been unable to be repaired. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| The vehicle shakes when driven, causing excessive tire wear. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Pirelli tire blew out at sidewall while in spare tire compartment, causing accident/loss of control. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| A strong gas odor has permeated the interior of the car. | |||