1996 Jaguar XJS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJS years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Jaguar XJS. That is the most of any XJS model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Jaguar XJS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 44,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Jaguar XJS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Jaguar XJS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Accelerator pedal jams in up position. To clear accelerator pedal, driver must tap upper face of the pedal with the ball of his foot. The pedal will not jam again unless the driver takes his foot off the pedal. To unjam, repeat procedure above. Note when engine is in neutral or turned off, the…
ADVISED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NOT AVAILABLE, LOCAL JAGUAR REPRESENTAIVE (DAVID BAMBER) NOTIFIED AND HE INDICATED HE WOULD LOCATE. AFTER TWO MONTHS I CALLED JAGUAR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON JUNE 26, 2002 1-[redacted], OPTION 9, EXT. 8264 (ROBERT BOSACK AND SUBJECT WAS ASSIGNED CASE #6182217. JULY 18…
While driving, transmission line exploded and oil spilled all over the catalytic converter, and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer contacted.*ak consuemr was in motion when smoke emmited from under the vehicle. Consuemr exited vehicle and passer bys let him know there was a fire underneath the vehicle…
ENGINE DIES WHEN SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. HAS DIED OUT IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THREE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG.- HAS BEEN SERVICED THREE TIMES (TOTAL OF 26 DAYS) SINCE AUGUST, AND TODAY IS BEING FLATBEDDED BACK FOR FOURTH TIME BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEM. MILEAGE IN AUGUST…
Vehicle will intermittently shut off/loss of power which could result in an accident.dealer cannot determine defect. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jaguar XJS?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jaguar XJS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Jaguar XJS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJS model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.