1990 Jaguar XJS
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 15 complaints
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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 15 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Electrical system
2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
The Jaguar XJS V12 from mid 1989-on, equipped with marelli ignition has a design defect in the distributor rotor that results in loss of ignition on the right bank of cylinders.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-22
Vehicle caught fire within the ignition system. Vehicle was totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-19
Tires
2 of 15 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Pirelli tire blew out at sidewall while in spare tire compartment, causing accident/loss of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-14
Suspension
2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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1992-03-23Electrical system92V009000 The high tension lead from the ignition coil can move from the production location closer to the #4A fuel injector hose. This could lead to the outer and inner injector hoses cracking or splitting…
Remedy: Replace the high tension leads with shorter high tension leads. Replace both the fuel injector and the #4A fuel injector hose as necessary.
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1993-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-04 Passive restraint failure
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V035000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 90V123000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 92V009000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Jaguar XJS?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Jaguar XJS have?
- 3 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.