AI Damage1994 Jaguar XJS: common problems
Owners of the 1994 Jaguar XJS filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 17% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 17% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 17% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 17% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 6 L · petrol · 12 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer was driving 55mph, when the vehicle started pulling to the left and right, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in an accident. Please provide details.
Leased brand new car, it had 1,500 miles on it having problem with the abs anti-lock brake had an accident rear end a car in front. Tt
The radiator failed, which caused cross contamination of radiator fluid into the transmission, the dealer flushed the transmission of any contaminants, however the reliability of the transmission was not guaranteed, and weeks later the transmission failed, because of cross contamination.
Vehicle is in park and it will move on level ground or on incline, and will not remain still. Dealer contacted and identified another problem. Said may be connected with the first problem. Transmission fluid is leaking into the engine coolant, the radiator should be replaced and transmission should be serviced.
Underhood fire while driving; caused by electrical wiring connected to windshield wipers. Tt
Power seat computer failed, causing inability to adjust seats.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XJS has 4 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Jaguar XJS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, fuel system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (17%), transmission slipping (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1994 Jaguar XJS?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1994 Jaguar XJS from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1994 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.