Jaguar XJS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jaguar XJS, across 5 model years (1995–2002). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Jaguar XJS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XJS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jaguar XJS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jaguar XJS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 XJS | 1 | 0 | — | Seats | |
| 2001 XJS | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1998 XJS | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 1996 XJS | 7 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 XJS | 6 | 0 | — | Seat Belts |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jaguar XJS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (7), 1995 (6), 2002 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jaguar XJS?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Jaguar XJS have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.