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1978 Jaguar Xjs

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 15, 1999
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 2, 1990
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1978 Jaguar Xjs, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
90V123000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Jul 2, 1990
35,000 units potentially affected
The defect: EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
The risk: THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.View on NHTSA.gov
78V060000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 21, 1978
7,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE AIR PIPE AND FUEL LINE PIPE MAY CONTACT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE FUEL RAIL.
The remedy: THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AIR OR FUEL LINE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
JAGUAR CARSView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE90060ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

Opened Mar 14, 1990
Closed Sep 29, 1990

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESLed to recall 90V123000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Sep 15, 1999

RECALL REPAIR (90V123000) WAS REFUSED DUE TO ENGINE TYPE (V8). *YC

NHTSA ID
548522

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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SSM62038Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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SSM589571

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

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SSM589572

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

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Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jaguar Xjs by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002100—
2001100—
1998100—
1997000—
1996710—
1995610—
1994610—
1993110—
1992421—
1991811—
1990153158.0
1989144162.9
1988741—
1987161—
1986241—
1985431—
1984231—
1983141—
1982161—
1981021—
1980140—
1979010—
1978Viewing121—
1977020—
1976040—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.