1996 JAGUAR XJS Problems

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Complaints Reported

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STRUCTURE

3 complaints

DOOR LOCKS STUCK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

Dec 11, 1997

CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKING.

Dec 11, 1997

CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAKS.

Nov 24, 1997

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

ADVISED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NOT AVAILABLE, LOCAL JAGUAR REPRESENTAIVE (DAVID BAMBER) NOTIFIED AND HE INDICATED HE WOULD LOCATE. AFTER TWO MONTHS I CALLED JAGUAR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON JUNE 26, 2002 1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT. 8264 (ROBERT BOSACK AND SUBJECT WAS ASSIGNED CASE #6182217. JULY 18, 2002 TALKED WITH MS ROMERO , SUPERVISOR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, 1800-452-4827, OPTION 9 EXT 8089, NO NEW RESULTS. JULY 18, 2002 WROTE PRESIDENT MICHAEL O'DRISCOLL, JAGUAR, 555 MACARTHUR BLVD., MAHWAH, NJ 07430 ASKING FOR HELP. JULY 22, 2002 RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM MS NANCY SYNOL, EXECUTIVE LIAISON, BUT NO NEW ADVICE. FROM JULY 29, 2002 THROUGH OCT, 30, 2002 TALKED WITH CUST. SVS.REPS.- ONLY WORD WAS STILL TRYING TO OBTAIN PART. I HAVE CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. IN MORE DETAIL AVAILABLE. DT

Oct 31, 2002

ENGINE DIES WHEN SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. HAS DIED OUT IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THREE TIMES. DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG.- HAS BEEN SERVICED THREE TIMES (TOTAL OF 26 DAYS) SINCE AUGUST, AND TODAY IS BEING FLATBEDDED BACK FOR FOURTH TIME BECAUSE OF SAME PROBLEM. MILEAGE IN AUGUST 49099 AND NOW 50963. FIRST SERVICE FOR THIS PROBLEM WAS AT THOMAS JAGUAR IN HARTFORD, LAST TWO TIMES CHECKERED FLAGG LYNNHAVEN IN VA. BEACH, VA, TELEPHONE 757-490-1111. *AK

Jan 07, 2002

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMS IN UP POSITION. TO CLEAR ACCELERATOR PEDAL, DRIVER MUST TAP UPPER FACE OF THE PEDAL WITH THE BALL OF HIS FOOT. THE PEDAL WILL NOT JAM AGAIN UNLESS THE DRIVER TAKES HIS FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. TO UNJAM, REPEAT PROCEDURE ABOVE. NOTE WHEN ENGINE IS IN NEUTRAL OR TURNED OFF, THE PEDAL WORKS PERFECTLY. *JB

Aug 28, 2004

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION LINE EXPLODED AND OIL SPILLED ALL OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK CONSUEMR WAS IN MOTION WHEN SMOKE EMMITED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CONSUEMR EXITED VEHICLE AND PASSER BYS LET HIM KNOW THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. OIL WAS STILL LEAKING. *JG

Aug 19, 2002

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF/LOSS OF POWER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK

Oct 23, 1998

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

DOOR LOCKS HAVE LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES, FREEZING IN COLD WEATHER.

Nov 24, 1997

4.3/5.0

30 reviews

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1996 JAGUAR XJS VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1996 JAGUAR XJS Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

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Review by Component

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1996 JAGUAR XJS have?

The 1996 JAGUAR XJS currently has 9 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1996 JAGUAR XJS?

The most common problems reported for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1996 JAGUAR XJS problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1996 JAGUAR XJS?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1996 JAGUAR XJS VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1996 JAGUAR XJS reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1996 JAGUAR XJS. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.