1995 Jaguar Xjs problems

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The Jaguar XJ-S (later called XJS) is a luxury grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British car manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1975 to 1996, in coupé, fixed-profile and full convertible bodystyles. There were three distinct iterations, with a final production total of 115,413 units over 20 years and seven months.

Originally developed using the platform of the then-current XJ saloon, the XJ-S was noted for its prominent rear buttresses. The early styling was partially by Jaguar's aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer—one of the first designers to apply advanced aero principles to cars—however Sayer died in 1970, before the design was finalised.

Its final iteration, produced from 1991 to 1996, was manufactured after Jaguar was acquired by Ford, who introduced numerous modifications – and eliminated the hyphen in the name, marketing Jaguar's longest running model simply as the XJS.

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Common 1995 Jaguar Xjs problems

The Jaguar XJS 1995 is known for several common problems that owners have reported. One of the issues is related to the fuel system, specifically the fuel pump. A user reported that their XJS suddenly stopped giving gas while driving, resulting in the engine stalling.

Another common problem with the Jaguar XJS 1995 is related to the electrical system. Users have reported issues with the check engine light and the ABS light coming on

. In one instance, the user couldn't pull any data from the car, as there were no saved codes, but the lights remained on. The user cleared the code to see if the light came back on, and it hasn't so far. However, they are keeping a close eye on the situation

The XJS 1995 also has issues with its top mechanism. Some users have reported that the top does not go up and down, which is a problem that they intend to address

. In another instance, a user found that the car had a leak at one of the actuators, which they planned to investigate further to find a solution

The car's interior has also been a source of issues for some users. The back seats, in particular, have been criticized for being small and uncomfortable, with some users describing them as the worst they have ever experienced.

Finally, the car's exterior has been a target for vandalism and theft. Some users have reported finding spit on the roof, broken aerial, and keyed paint, leading them to park the car at the far end of parking lots and avoid leaving it unattended for more than 10 minutes.

In summary, the Jaguar XJS 1995 has several common problems, including issues with the fuel system, electrical system, top mechanism, interior, and exterior. Users have reported experiencing intermittent turn-but-no-start issues, check engine light and ABS light problems, top mechanism leaks, uncomfortable back seats, and issues with the car's height. The car's exterior has also been a target for vandalism and theft, with some users reporting finding spit on the roof, broken aerial, and keyed paint, leading them to park the car at the far end of parking lots and avoid leaving it unattended for more than 10 minutes.

1995 Jaguar Xjs engine

What are the problems with Jaguar XJ-S?

The engine is divided into two banks, separated by the ignition system. The rotor is prone to breakage, and the result is that your engine won't get a spark, and your catalytic converter will get hot while being filled with combustible air. If ignored, the catalytic converter will set the car on fire.

Why are Jaguar XJ-S so cheap?

The Jaguar XJ-S was built from 1975-96 and was the most affordable mass-produced V-12 sports car ever built. But owners constantly balanced enjoyment and aggravation, which has depressed prices to bargain levels. Stiffer emissions and safety regulations demanded a new kind of Jaguar sports car in the 1970s.

Are Jaguar XJ-S good cars?

The Jaguar XJS is the direct successor to the legendary E-type Jaguar – a car that is considered by many as one of the prettiest and most well-behaved vehicles of its era. Yes, in some instances its looks and performance may be overhyped, but there is no denying that it was a special vehicle.

How many 1995 Jaguar XJS V12 were made?

DESTINED TO BE A COLLECTIBLE! Finished in classic black with a proper beige leather interior, this extremely rare 1995 Jaguar XJS V-12 convertible is one of only 362 produced for the U.S. in 1995 and one of less than 400 of the last V-12 XJS convertibles ever made.

1995 Jaguar Xjs car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jaguar Xjs problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Seat belts problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Structure problems
  • Vehicle speed control problems
  • Visibility problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1995 Jaguar Xjs vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1995 Jaguar Xjs complaints

The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1995 Jaguar Xjs.

2011-12-10

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2008-01-08
  • VIN: SAJNX2745SC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: DRIVER/PASSENGER SEAT BELTS REMAIN FULLY DEPLOYED POST USE, WILL PARTIALLY RETRACT WITH PUSHING AND PULLING SEVERAL TIMES. NEVER COMPLETELY RETRACT, THIS IS A US LEFT SIDE DRIVE 2+2 CONVERTIBLE. *TR
2002-11-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-04-30
  • VIN: SAJNX2743TC
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: WILDE JAGUAR OF SARASOTA SO. TAMINI TRAIL SARASOTA, FL 34292, (941-924-309) ADVISED, APRIL 2002, I NEEDED ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. DAVID BAMBER, LOCAL JAGUAR MANUFACTURING REP. NOTIFIED FOR LOCATING PART. CALLED JAGUAR CORP. CUSTOMER SERVICE JUNE 26, 2002 (1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT 8264) & ROBERT BOSACK ASSIGNED CASE #6182217. JULY 18, 2002 TALKED WITH MS. ROMERO, SUPERVISOR (1-800-452-4827, OPTION 9, EXT 8089)-NO POSITIVE RESULTS FOR OBTAINING PART. WROTE PRESIDENT MICHAEL O'DRISCOLL, JAGUAR, 555 MACARTHUR BLVD. MAHWAH NJ 07430 SEEKING HELP. RESPONSE JULY 22, 2002 FROM MS NANCY SYNOL, EXECUTIVE LIAISON, BUT NO NEW ADVICE. PERIOD 26 THRU OCT.30, 2002 TALK WITH CUST. SVS. REPS SEVERAL TIMES-ONLY WORD, STILL TRYING TO OBTAIN PART. I HAVE ALL INFORMATION IN MORE DETAIL.**** DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS**** 769318. *AK *JB
2001-06-29

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-02-01
  • VIN: SAJNX2746SC
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: CAR IS LIKE NEW, ALWAYS GARAGED, RECENTLY GOT FOUR SMALL "CUTS" AROUND REAR GLASS WINDOW IN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MATERIAL. *AK
1997-12-23

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: SAJNX2743SC
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: THE THROTTLE STICKS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH FORWARD. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE THROTTLE AND PROBLEM REMAINS. *AK
1995-08-25

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-28
  • VIN: SAJNX2743SC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. *AK
1995-08-10

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-01
  • VIN: SAJNX5743SC
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR FAILURE.
1995-08-10

PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-07-01
  • VIN: SAJNX5743SC
  • Components: PARKING BRAKE
  • Summary: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. *AW

1995 Jaguar Xjs recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1995 Jaguar Xjs.

2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
  • Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
  • Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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