1989 Jaguar Xjs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1989 Jaguar Xjs. Newest first.
The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
Remedy
Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt 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 from ozone deterioration.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Splitting of the injector hoses would cause expulsion offuel in the engine compartment and result in a fire when exposed to a source ofignition.
Remedy
Replace the high tension leads with shorter high tension leads. Replace both the fuel injector and the #4A fuel injector hose as necessary.
Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause fuel tank leaks which, in the presence ofan ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Install a revised fuel purge system which eliminates excessive vapor pressure build-up.
Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cruise control would not disengage under normal operatingconditions which could result in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace cruise control actuator and install additional vacuum dump valve.
Owner complaints
14 complaints4 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
TL * the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xjs. The contact stated that the restraint system had become inoperable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v179000 (seat belts) and contacted the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that the parts were not available and he had…
TL * the contact owns a 1989 jaguar xjs. The contact stated that the restraint system had become inoperable. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v179000 (seat belts) and contacted the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that the parts were not available and he had been attempting to have the vehicle repaired for approximately six months. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,000.
- Seat belts
Email FWD fm roger w. Johnson (tx) re defective automatic seat belts in his 1989 jaguar xjs, requests a defect investigation for possible recall.*mr the vehicles automatic seat belts have failed six times since the consumer owned the vehicle. each time the manufacturer repaired or replaced the…
Email FWD fm roger w. Johnson (tx) re defective automatic seat belts in his 1989 jaguar xjs, requests a defect investigation for possible recall.*mr the vehicles automatic seat belts have failed six times since the consumer owned the vehicle. each time the manufacturer repaired or replaced the mechanism. the last failure occurred over a year ago and IS not repairable due to non-availability of parts. the dealer stated that there was a backlog of consumers with similar problems. *ph *nlm
- Seat belts › Front
I request your intervention and investigation on my behalf in regards to jaguar motorcar's seat belt failures. specifically, I own a 1989 jaguar xjs with automatic seat belts. these belts have failed numerous times since owning this car. the last failure occurred nearly a year ago and IS not…
I request your intervention and investigation on my behalf in regards to jaguar motorcar's seat belt failures. specifically, I own a 1989 jaguar xjs with automatic seat belts. these belts have failed numerous times since owning this car. the last failure occurred nearly a year ago and IS not repairable due to non-availability of parts. the local dealer states he has a backlog of other customers with similar circumstances. further, the dealer states that the automated system has design errors that are the root cause of the problems. jaguar IS supposedly redesigning the replacement parts but has not made them available to the dealers. please inquire with whom ever you feel could support our needs in having a functional seat belt system within the car. I understand from the dealer seat belts and seat belt systems are lifetime warranted items.*jb very respectfully, roger w. Johnson
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
After the recall was fixed the fuel tank developed a break and consequent serious fuel leak, requiring the replacement of the fuel tank at a cost of $1,791.46. Consumer stated that, this was an acknowledged defect in the tank that was on going or not properly fixed. Therefore, consumer IS seeking a reimbursement for the cost of replacement of tank (recall #90v123000). *yd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
When the ignition cuts out on the left side, the fuel injectors continued to dump fuel, which went into the preheated converterd and burned, high heat caused the catalyst to melt and sag in both converters. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. The car has a steady history of probelms. *ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Continuous raw fuel odor when trunk lid opened---called local jaguar dealer and it. *Ak
- Seat belts
Passenger's side motor belt failed to operate/ nhtsa recall # 93v-179 ooo. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer because the vehicle IS out of warranty there IS nothing that can be done. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
This form sucks! I can't manage to get anything to fit! I guess I'll just have to forget about it.
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Vehicle fire due to catalytic converter overheating. *ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Power windows failed, prior to recall. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake released when on slippery surface. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Fuel leak from fuel injector rail, causing fire. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Passive restraint failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 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
- 10011971Convertable soft top replacing outer cover.
- 10011902Motorized automatic diagonal seat belts limited lifetime warranty fault diagnosis system operation.
- 10011544Inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals checking replacement guidelines. This replaces service bulletin 86178 dated 5/97.
- 618514Some vehicles may have spark plugs that have been affected by corona discharge that leads to corona stain or what IS often referred to as spark plug blow-by.
- 605716Guidelines on checking/replacing inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals.
- 604142Subject regarding poor antenna mast operation - cleaning - replacing.
- 54463Replacing the outer cover of the convertible soft top.
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