1989 Jaguar Xjs Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Jaguar Xjs.

19881990
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1989 Jaguar Xjs Problems

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

#13 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#22 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors

Fires:1
#32 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Jaguar Xjs.

Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1989 Jaguar Xjs — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1989 Jaguar Xjs reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1989 Jaguar Xjs has 17 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1989 Jaguar Xjs?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (3 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors (2 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1989 Jaguar Xjs have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1989 Jaguar Xjs as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1989 Jaguar Xjs?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (seat belt issues) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jaguar Xjs reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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