MYRModel Year Report

1981 Jaguar XJS

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1981 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:04.546Z

Only 0 complaints 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 15 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19810
19821
19831
19842
19854
19862
19871
19887
198914
199015
19918
19924
19931
19946
19956
19967
19981
20011
20021

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1981-11-20Fuel system, gasoline81V134000 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.

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  2. I
    1990-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-09-29 Fuel tank leakage
  3. R
    1990-12-24Fuel system, gasoline90V123000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1981 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V134000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 90V123000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Jaguar XJS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Jaguar XJS have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.