1998 Jaguar Xjr
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Jaguar Xjr. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
May 29, 2012 airbag deployed as car was being unlocked in a parking lot. Vehicle was not running, merely being unlocked with the key fob, as I attempted to enter, the airbag of the drivers side, embedded in the drivers seat, blew, striking me in the head and bagging my head against the outer edge…
May 29, 2012 airbag deployed as car was being unlocked in a parking lot. Vehicle was not running, merely being unlocked with the key fob, as I attempted to enter, the airbag of the drivers side, embedded in the drivers seat, blew, striking me in the head and bagging my head against the outer edge of the door opening. It IS believed that I passed out, then came to and was found leaning against the car. I could not work for a week due to headaches and the impact cracked a tooth. Peerless insurance denied my damage claim, stating wear and tear and lack of maintenance. I can furnish the claim number. The car has been maintained by a dealership and had a clean carfax when purchased in2004 with 58000 miles on it and has not had any accident. The seat had to be replaced, in excess of $1800. The car IS my daily driver, my daily commute IS under two miles. This vehicle IS not listed in the takata recall, but when it appeared in the news, I wanted to report this.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xjr. The contact stated that she opened the front driver's door and the seat cushion air bag inadvertently deployed and knocked her to the ground. The contact lost several teeth. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the air bag wire was…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 jaguar xjr. The contact stated that she opened the front driver's door and the seat cushion air bag inadvertently deployed and knocked her to the ground. The contact lost several teeth. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the air bag wire was chafed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
- Seats
Seat support bracket (driver side right rear) cracked in half causing seat to shift suddenly. causing driver to make unintended steering inputs. second occurrence same as above except left rear bracket cracked in half on june 10, 2012 *tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving vehicle lost power and all warning lights started flashing.*mr (nar) *cb
- Seats
While driving driver side seat attachment broke at the left rear. When this occurred the seat tilted to the lift side of the door. dealership replaced the seat track and electronic assembly. this was a common problem with these vehicles.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Car lost power while travelling on highway. all warning lights flashing red. *la
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer states having the same problem as recall#99v138000 power train transmission. Dealer will not repair because vin was not included. ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
When driving 55-60 mph on highwayvehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown. dealer cleaned breather system which did not correct the problem. please give any further details.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Vehicle speed control
While traveling at approximately 65 mph vehicle lost power during acceleration while in traffic. dealership examined vehicle, and cleaned throttle in vehicle. problem repeated itself while traveling at approximately 70 mph in heavy traffic. dealership replaced an unknown component in…
While traveling at approximately 65 mph vehicle lost power during acceleration while in traffic. dealership examined vehicle, and cleaned throttle in vehicle. problem repeated itself while traveling at approximately 70 mph in heavy traffic. dealership replaced an unknown component in throttle control, and informed consumer that this has happened to other vehicles. *ak while driving the second time the cruise control had been engaged, however when turning it off, the vehicle stalled, dealer states he has been replacing throttle body assembly on many cars due to this defect, when vehicle did stall, consumer was able to stop the motor, restart it and it would work again. cigarette lighter inoperable due to a blown fuse. *slc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10228531DVD software update
- 10212857Mongoose Update.
- 10212845Attachment.
- 10212844Attachment.
- 10212843Attachment.
- 10212838Image.
- 10212837Image.
- 10146032A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 1014603118C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030SIM card activation issues
- 10146029InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10017476Remanufactured w5a-580 transmission - harsh shifts - install revised valve body.
- 10011315Loss of engine performance - intake ducts loose - install revised parts. This bulletin replaced bulletin 303-57, dated 01/03. Jaguar 2000-03 my xkr. 1998-03 my V8 xjr. This bulletin replaced bulletin 303-57, dated 10/02. This IS original bulletin 303-57.
- 634132Hard start/non start condition.*jb
- 629943Customers may complain of no-start or idle/driveability issues due to the throttle body bore and throttle blade becoming coated with a soft sticky carbon deposit.
- 626881Hesitation, surging, detonation, poor throttle reponse/acceleration.*jb
- 619991Various engine drivability concerns.
- 618517Some vehicles within vin range 812256 - 878717 may experience illumination of the check engine light and / or customer complaints of excess engine noise.
- 615842Some vehicles may experience a condition where the throttle body bore and throttle blade become coated with a soft sticky carbon deposit.
- 604172Owners with vehicles within vin 812256 - 853935 may experience rattling or knocking noise in engine compartment.
- 601829Mandatory service tool 307-378 has been introduced for the w5a580 automatic transmission used in xjr ( supercharded ) vehicles.
- 600111Information on monitoring transmission oil temperature in d or r during diagnosis on vehicles within vin 812256-on.
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