Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1982 Jaguar XJS peaked in 2008, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1982 Jaguar XJS
Coupe, gasoline, built in England. Owner complaints on file from May 14, 2008 to May 14, 2008.
Recall campaigns covering this model year690k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1982 coupe
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1982 Jaguar XJS name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1982 Jaguar XJS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90V-123 | Jul 2, 1990 | Excessive fuel vapor pressure can occur that, after prolonged cycling, could weaken the fuel tank structure | Fuel system | 35,000 | Repair or modification |
| 90V-035 | Feb 20, 1990 | Electronically controlled valves in the cruise control actuator may not function properly due to dirt entering the valves | Speed control | 32,749 | Part replacement |
| 85V-087 | Jul 3, 1985 | Possible fuel leakage from the engine fuel injection system, particularly in the area of the hose/clip fittings | Fuel system | 10,000 | Repair or modification |
| 83V-135 | Dec 20, 1983 | Fuel leakage may develop at the two main fuel rail connections | Fuel system | 3,500 | Part replacement |
| 82V-022 | Mar 9, 1982 | Certain vehicles may be fitted with an unauthorized fuel pump electrical inertia switch | Fuel system | 3,718 | Part replacement |
| 81V-134 | Oct 27, 1981 | Certain vehicles could be subject to a fuel leakage in the engine compartment due to the possibility of deterioration in the integrity of the high… | Fuel system | 4,630 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1982 Jaguar XJS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 14, 2008Failure Mar 15, 200869,000 milesPoughkeepsie, NYFuel system, Fuel rail
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 JAGUAR XJS. THE VEHICLE IS PERMEATING FUMES AND RUNS POORLY DUE TO THE LOSS OF FUEL. A SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DAMAGED AND LEAKING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FOLLOWING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS WERE REFERENCED: 81V134000, 85V087000 AND 83V135000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL), 82V022000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), 90V035000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), AND 90V123000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 06/09/08 *BF
NHTSA complaint 10227765
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE90060 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
Opened Mar 14, 1990, closed Sep 29, 1990 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SSM62038Attachme Dec 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mongoose Update. - SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Attachment. - SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Attachment. - SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Attachment. - SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Image. - SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Image. - SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed. - SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements - SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SIM card activation issues - SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter - SFCC_08MAR18 Mar 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call - SFCC_14DEC17 Dec 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.