MYRModel Year Report

1991 Jaguar XJS

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1991 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:07.091Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 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
1991: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VEERS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950914

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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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, 19990319

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920323 — electrical system

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 FRO

Remedy: REPLACE THE HIGH TENSION LEADS WITH SHORTER HIGH TENSION LEADS. REPLACE BOTH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 92V009000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930504 — PE (closed 19931104)

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V009000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Jaguar XJS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.