1990 Jaguar Xjs
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Jaguar Xjs. Newest first.
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
15 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 1990 jaguar xjs. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's seat belts are not locking into place. the contact stated previously there was a recall for the seat belts for her vehicle. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they do not have the part to…
TL* the contact owns a 1990 jaguar xjs. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's seat belts are not locking into place. the contact stated previously there was a recall for the seat belts for her vehicle. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they do not have the part to repair the seat belt and that IS on backorder with no estimated time. There had been no repairs. The failure mileage was 152000 and the current mileage was 157000. updated 03/02/11 *bf the consumer stated the driver's side seat belt has developed an additional problem. It does not lock into place, it keeps ratcheting back and forth, which wears down the battery. The consumer stated she has to pull the fuse to disable it, which renders the seat belt ineffective . The consumer stated the parts have been on backorder for over a year. updated 03/09/11
- Unknown or other
Consumer seeking confirmation for three recalls involving the 1990 xjs.*mr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank developed leak. web search revealed this IS not an uncommon problem. cause IS either tank puncture by contact with rivet over time or a rear window leak allowing water intrusion. water saturates foam on which tank rests and corrodes metal from outside. passenger cabin IS contaminated…
Fuel tank developed leak. web search revealed this IS not an uncommon problem. cause IS either tank puncture by contact with rivet over time or a rear window leak allowing water intrusion. water saturates foam on which tank rests and corrodes metal from outside. passenger cabin IS contaminated with fumes unless windows are closed and fan IS on. trunc contains both liquid and fumes in the area of the battery and electrical fuel pump.
- Electrical system › Ignition
The jaguar xjs V12 from mid 1989-on, equipped with marelli ignition has a design defect in the distributor rotor that results in loss of ignition on the right bank of cylinders. the motor continues to run on the 6 left bank cylinders, and unburned fuel passes through the right hand cylinders, and…
The jaguar xjs V12 from mid 1989-on, equipped with marelli ignition has a design defect in the distributor rotor that results in loss of ignition on the right bank of cylinders. the motor continues to run on the 6 left bank cylinders, and unburned fuel passes through the right hand cylinders, and ignites in the hot catalytic converter, resulting in a fire that leads to the total loss of the car. This phenomenon has been discussed in depth on the forum "xj-s@jag-lovers.org" and details can be extracted from the searchable xj-s archives at www.jag-lovers.org engineers in the discussion forum have analyzed failed parts and determined that the marelli-type distributor rotor burns through and arcs to ground the current for the right side bank of cylinders. this IS a dangerous and costly situation, and should be the subject of a recall. Www.copart.com, the insurance salvage site, typically lists several fire damaged xjss per month. insurance companies and jaguar dealers can substantiate the number of fires that have occured, but they may never have investigated the cause of these fires, since the vehicles are usually declared a total loss and sold for salvage. this problem IS related to the marelli-type rotor. Original or aftermarket does not seem to make a difference. this problem IS separate and distinct from engine fires in earlier xjs cars that were caused by an arcing high tension iginition wire, or from older xjs cars that have engine fires due to deterioration of fuel injection hoses. I hope that nhtsa will devote some resources to investigating this.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle caught fire within the ignition system. vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Tires
While driving about 35/40 mph tire on the front passenger's side exploded. there was no crash. Tire not original equipment, p235/60r15. tire was taken to a firestone dealership. dealer refused to replace tire. Owner still has tire. dot # hyvejba507. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS IS defective. Yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
There was a leak in the gas tank. then tank split wide open due exsessive pressure in the tank that was suppose to had been fixed in the 1990 under a fuel tank assembly recall. took to dealer, and they denied the problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank failure caused leakage, resulting in odor and fumes entering vehicle, possibly recall related 90v-123. Consumer request rembersment. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Total loss of control, for 3-5 sec. With car swerving side to side at 50mph on freeway. Miraculously avoided major collision/injury. My 12 yo daughter said she thought she was going to die.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
When brakes were applied slightly harder than normal the vehicle jerked violently to the left crossing center line of roadway. driver stuggled to pull it back to the right. the right front brakes failed causing that wheel to lock up.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Suspension · Suspension › Front · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Vehicle vibrates to the point that it cannot be driven and has been unable to be repaired.
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Vehicle was traveling at 25mph when ABS were applied and did not function. Vehicle crashed into brick wall.
- Tires › Sidewall
Pirelli tire blew out at sidewall while in spare tire compartment, causing accident/loss of control. *Sd
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Noisy differential. *tw
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.
- 615827Portable diagnostic unit software - jtp626/2.
- 615822Information introducing new software - jtp626/2, jtp627/1 and pdu to pc download jtp628/1.
- 605716Guidelines on checking/replacing inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals.
- 605691Subject on left forward harness.
- 604142Subject regarding poor antenna mast operation - cleaning - replacing.
- 54463Replacing the outer cover of the convertible soft top.
- 43092Revised spark plug specifications for vehicles with V12 engines.
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