MYRModel Year Report

1988 Jaguar XJS

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1988 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:16:28.891Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 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 1988 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
1988: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts.

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1988 JAGUAR XJS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20190506

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT MECHANISM (AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS) ON MY 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 COUPE ARE NOT WORKING. JAGUAR CLAIMS A LIFETIME WARRANTY. HOWEVER THE PARTS ARE ON "NATIONAL BACK ORDER" ACCORDING TO MY DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091015

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 JAGUAR XJS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FUEL LINE BECAME LOADED WITH FUEL, WHICH CAUSED PRESSURE TO BUILD IN THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140908

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING GAS ALL OVER THE REAR PASSENGER SEATS AND INTO THE TRUNK. CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS 3 FUEL TANKS CHARACTERISTICS AND POOR DESIGN IS CAUSING A LEAK. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021011

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS PARKED IN A SMALL STRIP CENTER. I HAD JUST LEFT THE BARBER SHOP AND I TOOK NOTE OF ALL THE KIDS IN THE PARKING LOT AND A SUV PARKED NEARBY. I TURNED ON THE ENGINE OF MY 1988 XJSC JAGUAR, ENGINE SOUND SEEMED NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080505

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900226 — engine and engine cooling

EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: INSTALL REVISED PURGE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

Campaign 89V168000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900521 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 90V035000 — 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

I 19930504 — PE (closed 19931104)

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE

R 19940221 — seat belts

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 PO

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 SYSTE

Campaign 93V179000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V168000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V035000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V123000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V179000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Jaguar XJS?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 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.