Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1992 Jaguar XJS, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system2
- Structure1
- Unknown or other1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1992 Jaguar XJS failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 1992 passenger car (1.22%). Median odometer at inspection: 80,372 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
52 first registered in 1992 are on Dutch roads; 79% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen8
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde6
- Band of wiel loopt aan in uiterste stuurstand3
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)3
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse3
- As of wielgeleidingselement ondeugdelijk bevestigd2
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont2
- Retroreflector niet juist aangebracht2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 241 of these cars first registered in 1992 took their annual MOT test. 69% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1992 the figure was 68%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1992 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| Brakes | 11.6% | 10.8% |
| Suspension | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Visibility | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% | 9.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.9% | 6.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
27 1992 cars are on the New Zealand register; 74% arrived as used imports, 22% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
THE ENGINE HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING EXPANSION VALVE PROTECTION PLATE, CAUSING CHAFING OF THE HARNESS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 1992 Jaguar XJS: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 618514 | SOME 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. *TT |
| 615827 | PORTABLE DIAGNOSTIC UNIT SOFTWARE - JTP626/2. *TT |
| 615822 | INFORMATION INTRODUCING NEW SOFTWARE - JTP626/2, JTP627/1 AND PDU TO PC DOWNLOAD JTP628/1. *TT |
| 605716 | GUIDELINES ON CHECKING/REPLACING INOPERATIVE BLUE RELAY OXIDIZED OR DAMAGED TERMINALS. *TT |
| 605691 | SUBJECT ON LEFT FORWARD HARNESS. *TT |
| 604176 | GLASS BONDING - PROCEDURES & MATERIALS. A NEW GLASS BONDING KIT IS AVAILABLE . *TT |
| 604142 | SUBJECT REGARDING POOR ANTENNA MAST OPERATION - CLEANING - REPLACING. *TT |
| 54463 | REPLACING THE OUTER COVER OF THE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP. *YC |
| 43092 | REVISED SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH V12 ENGINES. *TW |
| 10212857 | Mongoose Update. |
| 10212845 | Attachment. |
| 10212844 | Attachment. |
| 10212843 | Attachment. |
| 10212838 | Image. |
| 10212837 | Image. |
| 10146032 | A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed. |
| 10146031 | 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements |
| 10146030 | SIM card activation issues |
| 10146029 | InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter |
| 10134968 | Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10127619 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10011971 | CONVERTABLE SOFT TOP REPLACING OUTER COVER. *EH |
| 10011902 | MOTORIZED AUTOMATIC DIAGONAL SEAT BELTS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FAULT DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM OPERATION. *EH |
| 10011778 | POWER ASSISTED STEERING - DIAGNOSIS. *TT |
| 10011544 | INOPERATIVE BLUE RELAY OXIDIZED OR DAMAGED TERMINALS CHECKING REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. THIS REPLACES SERVICE BULLETIN 86178 DATED 5/97. *EH |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation