Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1994 Jaguar XJS, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Visibility1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Suspension1
- Seats1
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 1994 Jaguar XJS failed the safety check 0.68% of the time — 49% less often than the average 1994 passenger car (1.33%). Median odometer at inspection: 72,536 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
64 first registered in 1994 are on Dutch roads; 75% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde11
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen10
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld9
- Dim-, grootlicht werkt niet (goed)4
- Ruitensproeierinstallatie werkt niet goed4
- CO meer dan wettelijk toegestaan3
- Remslang beschadigd, wapeningsmateriaal zichtbaar2
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm2
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, 298 of these cars first registered in 1994 took their annual MOT test. 82% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1994 the figure was 66%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.7% | 16.4% |
| Brakes | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Visibility | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Suspension | 2.3% | 10.4% |
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
17 1994 cars are on the New Zealand register; 82% arrived as used imports, 12% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1994 Jaguar XJS.
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 1994 Jaguar XJS: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 621812 | SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 188105 - 221234 AND 673590- 708235 MAY EXPERIENCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF THE CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FF44 AND / FOR FF45 STORED. *TT |
| 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 |
| 605727 | EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE AIR PUMP. *TAK |
| 605716 | GUIDELINES ON CHECKING/REPLACING INOPERATIVE BLUE RELAY OXIDIZED OR DAMAGED TERMINALS. *TT |
| 604176 | GLASS BONDING - PROCEDURES & MATERIALS. A NEW GLASS BONDING KIT IS AVAILABLE . *TT |
| 604142 | SUBJECT REGARDING POOR ANTENNA MAST OPERATION - CLEANING - REPLACING. *TT |
| 600105 | APPLYING LOCKING COMPOUND TO THE UPPER CHAIN GUIDE BOLTS. *YC |
| 54463 | REPLACING THE OUTER COVER OF THE CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP. *YC |
| 46786 | CLUTCH HYDRAULIC HOSE INSTALL PROTECTIVE SLEEVE. *SD |
| 43092 | REVISED SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH V12 ENGINES. *TW |
| 40000 | FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR - HARD STARTING/LONG CRANKING TIME, HOT/WARM ENGINE. *TW |
| 39087 | HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER JETS - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR ADDED. *TW |
| 38019 | REVISED HOOD LATCH TO CORRECT A LATCHING CONCERN. *TW |
| 38017 | NEW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR ADDED TO HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER. *TW |
| 38016 | NEW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR ADDED TO HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER. *TW |
| 38010 | HARD STARTING WHILE HOT OR WARM. *TW |
| 38009 | NEW BOW SPRING HOSE CLAMP.*TW |
| 10228531 | DVD software update |
| 10212857 | Mongoose Update. |
| 10212845 | Attachment. |
| 10212844 | Attachment. |
| 10212843 | Attachment. |
| 10212838 | Image. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)