1991 Jaguar XJS
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.
Show complaint excerpts
Fuel line failure caused vehicle to caught fire on three different occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-04
Jaguar has been awear of frequent engine fires in the V12 model cars for several years and has run out of replacement ignition harnesss world wide b/c of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-19
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
1991 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V009000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Jaguar XJS?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Jaguar XJS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.