MYRModel Year Report

1983 Jaguar XJS

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1983 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:41.771Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 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 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 2 complaints 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 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 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

1983: 1 complaint

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

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

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Fuel tank leak resulted in a vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-07-13

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1984-04-06Fuel system, gasoline83V135000 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…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the current two piece fuel rail with a new part kit of single piece design.

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  2. I
    1990-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-09-29 Fuel tank leakage
  3. R
    1990-05-21Vehicle speed control90V035000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. 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.

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  5. R
    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V087000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V087000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 83V135000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 90V035000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 90V123000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Jaguar XJS?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Jaguar XJS have?
4 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.