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1982 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.
1
Latest May 14, 2008
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.
6
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.
1
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 1982 Jaguar Xjs, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 12 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

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

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
90V035000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Feb 20, 1990
32,749 units potentially affected
The defect: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
The risk: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.View on NHTSA.gov
85V087000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Jul 3, 1985
10,000 units potentially affected
The defect: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, WITH FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR THE DESTRUCTION OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
The remedy: A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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 May 14, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 JAGUAR XJS. THE VEHICLE IS PERMEATING FUMES AND RUNS POORLY DUE TO THE LOSS OF FUEL. A SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DAMAGED AND LEAKING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FOLLOWING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE REFERENCED: 81V134000, 85V087000 AND 83V135000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL), 82V022000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), 90V035000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), AND 90V123000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 06/09/08 *BF

NHTSA ID
10227765
Incident
Mar 15, 2008
Mileage
69,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Attachment.

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Attachment.

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Attachment.

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

EQUIPMENT

SIM card activation issues

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

EQUIPMENT

InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements

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—
1982Viewing161—
1981021—
1980140—
1979010—
1978121—
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.