MYRModel Year Report

1986 Jaguar XJS

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1986 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:48.828Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1986

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 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 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 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 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 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 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

1986: 2 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

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Due to excessive fuel vapor pressure the fuel tank structure has weakened, resulting in fuel leakage. Please provide any further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-20

Fuel tank leaked fuel prior to/after recall repairs (90V-123).

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-25

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-02-27Electrical system87V025000 Electrical wiring harness may have been incorrectly installed and could cause a short circuit.

    Remedy: Reroute harness; if chafed or damaged condition will be corrected.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1990-02-26Engine and engine cooling89V168000 Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.

    Remedy: Install revised purge system components.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1990-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-09-29 Fuel tank leakage
  4. 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 →

  5. 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

1986 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V025000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 89V168000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 90V035000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 90V123000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Jaguar XJS?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 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.