1996 Jaguar XJS: common problems and reliability
9 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about structure. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 1996 XJS?The 1996 Jaguar XJS has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are structure and electrical system.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Jaguar XJS vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1996 XJS
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 06E043000CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is deeply divided and heavily dependent on the specific model year, engine choice, and ownership expectations.
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