Is the 1988 Jaguar Xjs reliable?

Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1988 Jaguar Xjs has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: SEAT BELTS (3 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1988 Jaguar Xjs?

Top reported problems: SEAT BELTS (3 complaints, avg 67,000 mi); FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (1 complaints, avg 42,002 mi); FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER (1 complaints, avg 44,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1988 Jaguar Xjs Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Jaguar Xjs.

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Complaints

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Fires

Injuries

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Recalls

Worst 1988 Jaguar Xjs Problems

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

#13 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:67,000 mi

#21 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Avg mileage:42,002 mi

#31 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Avg mileage:44,000 mi

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Jaguar Xjs.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
SEAT BELTS	3	—	—	67,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1	—	—	42,002 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	1	1	—	44,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1	—	—	—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1	—	—	36,000 mi

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