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Jaguar XJ12
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Complaints
17
Active records
Recalls
3
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TSBs
320
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Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Top reported issues — Jaguar XJ12
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Condition issue
Operating state
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Engine behavior
Starting behavior
Driver assistance issue
Lighting behavior
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Ride/handling behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
1995 JAGUAR XJ
Filed Oct 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JAGUAR XJ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE FUEL LINES AND SPREADING THROUGH THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ENGINE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THEM TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. WATER GOT IN GAS TANK FROM THE TOP OF GAST TANK. THE…
1994 JAGUAR XJ12
Filed Jul 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ALONG THE SEAM WELD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. RECALL SERVICE # 5451 WAS FOUND ON AUTOZONE.COM (ALLDATA). THE DEALER WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ON JULY 13, 2007, PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE…
1995 JAGUAR JAGUAR
Filed Dec 2, 2003
TILT STEERING WAS INOPERATIVE. *AK
1996 JAGUAR SEDAN RANGE
Filed Apr 21, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *NLM
1996 JAGUAR JAGUAR
Filed Oct 18, 2001
ACCELERATOR STUCK AT AN INTERSECTION WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. SHE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR AND CALLED ME ON HER CELL PHONE. I TOLD HER TO STOMP THE PEDAL TO ROCK IT LOOSE. THIS IS S SAFETY CONCERN. IT HAPPENED BE FORE WITH ME WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL IN WARRANTY. THE DEALER FIXED IT. NOW THAT THE WARRENTY EXPIRED, THE DEALER/ MANUFACTURER SAID IT IS A MAINTENACE PROBLEM AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THEY ALSO SAID IT WILL HAPPEN EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM, THEY SAID IS…
1994 JAGUAR XJ12
Filed May 10, 2001
THE SELF-LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIPS, THERE IS NOT A REMEDY FOR THIS FAILED SYSTEM OTHER THAN TO REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME SYSTEM. JAGUAR MADE REPLACEMENTS KITS FOR THE XJ6 BUT NOT FOR THE XJ12
1994 JAGUAR XJ12
Filed Dec 19, 2000
IGNITION FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FAULTY DESIGN OF THE MARELLI IGNITION SYSTEM. *MJS
1994 JAGUAR XJ12
Filed Nov 10, 1999
THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
1995 JAGUAR JAGUAR
Filed Sep 8, 1999
NOTHING
1994 JAGUAR XJ12
Filed Apr 10, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK