1987 Jaguar XJS
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1987
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1987 Jaguar XJS. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, an abnormal pop was heard from the fuel tank. The contact opened the fuel pump valve and gasoline began leaking from the tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-17
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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1987-11-09Fuel system, gasoline87V142000 Seals of lower fuel tank gauge could fail causing gas to leak into lower fuel tank cavity and possibly into passenger compartment.
Remedy: Replace lower fuel tank assembly to upgrade fuel system to current specifications.
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1990-02-26Engine and engine cooling89V168000 Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur.
Remedy: Install revised purge system components.
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1990-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-09-29 Fuel tank leakage
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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.
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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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1994-02-21Seat belts93V179000 The normal lockup function of the automatic (Passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various…
Remedy: Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (Passive) belt…
Buy-smart checklist
1987 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 87V025000 · Electrical system
- Recall 87V142000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 89V168000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 90V035000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 90V123000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 93V179000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1987 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 1987 Jaguar XJS?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Jaguar XJS have?
- 6 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.