MYRModel Year Report

1980 Jaguar XJS

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1980 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:29.496Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1980 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1980: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19810
19821
19831
19842
19854
19862
19871
19887
198914
199015
19918
19924
19931
19946
19956
19967
19981
20011
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

MICHELIN (205-70-15UR) "ENERGY" MXV-4 TIRES DEVELOP BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL LEADING TO BLOW OUTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981030

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19811120 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN VEHICLES COULD BE SUBJECT TO A FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DETERIORATION IN THE INTEGRITY OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS.

Remedy: ALL AFFECTED HOSES AND ATTACHMENT CLIPS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 81V134000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19840406 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY DEVELOP AT THE TWO MAIN FUEL RAIL CONNECTIONS. DETERIORATION AT THESE TWO CONNECTIONS HAS BEEN TRACED TO A COMBINATION OF MISALIGNMENT OF THE TWO RAIL HALVES AND THE EFFECT OF TEMPERA

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT TWO PIECE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW PART KIT OF SINGLE PIECE DESIGN.

Campaign 83V135000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19901224 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 90V123000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS.

Remedy: A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.

Campaign 85V087000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1980 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V087000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 81V134000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V135000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V123000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1980 Jaguar XJS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1980 Jaguar XJS?

The most-reported component is tires:sidewall, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1980 Jaguar XJS have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.