1988 Jaguar XJS

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Jaguar XJS Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

With 4 recalls and 7 complaints, the 1988 Jaguar XJS rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

4
Recalls
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
89V1680001989-11-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR.

THIS CREATES FUEL ODORS AND AFTER PROLONGED CYCLINGCOULD CAUSE WEAKENING OF THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUELTANK LEAKS. IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.

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93V1790001993-01-11
SEAT BELTS

THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.

IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.

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90V1230001990-02-07
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.

THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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90V0350001990-20-02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1988 Jaguar XJS's biggest weak point? SEAT BELTS. It leads 7 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Seat Belts3
02Fuel System, Other2
03Fuel/propulsion System1
04Fuel System, Gasoline1
7 total across 1 model years (1988–1988)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 1988 Jaguar XJS

20States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (18%), but the remaining listings are spread across 19 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1988.

1988 Jaguar XJS Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1988 Jaguar XJS a good car to buy?

The 1988 Jaguar XJS has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is seat belts, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Jaguar XJS?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 1988 Jaguar XJS. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What are common problems with the 1988 Jaguar XJS?

SEAT BELTS is the number-one complaint area for the 1988 Jaguar XJS, based on 7 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1988 compare to other Jaguar XJS years?

The 1988 sits at a specific point in the Jaguar XJS lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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