Is the 1986 Jaguar Xj reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Jaguar Xj has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1986 Jaguar Xj?

Top reported problems: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1986 Jaguar Xj Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Jaguar Xj.

198422 years1995

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Worst 1986 Jaguar Xj Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Jaguar Xj.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1	—	—	—

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