MYRModel Year Report

1998 Jaguar XJS

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1998 Jaguar XJS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:28.843Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 15 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1998: 1 complaint

View as data table
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 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Show complaint excerpts

While traveling about 60MPH engine check light light came up on the dashboard, indicating system and engine failure. Consumer said there was loss of power when she applied gas pedal. Vehicle had to be towed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Jaguar XJS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Jaguar XJS?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Jaguar XJS have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.