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1991 Jaguar XJSProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 8 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
23
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 8 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignitionHIGH

1 owners reported electrical system:ignition issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic ConvertorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition1 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor1 (13%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery1 (13%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System1 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (13%)
Suspension:front1 (13%)
Speed Control1 (13%)

1991 Jaguar XJS: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:delivery-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

92V009000Mar 1992

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE93042ClosedOpened May 1993 · closed Nov 1993

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE

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1991 Jaguar XJS vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

19

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical two seaters vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1991 Jaguar XJS: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Jaguar XJS?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Jaguar XJS is related to the electrical system:ignition, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Jaguar XJS reliable?
The 1991 Jaguar XJS has 8 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Jaguar XJS problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Jaguar XJS have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Jaguar XJS has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jaguar XJS problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1991 Jaguar XJS data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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