1989 Jaguar XJS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Jaguar XJS, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer had problems when vehicle was purchased. Engine ran rough, motor would stick & hesitate. Dealer changed spark plugs & repaired seals & injector. The car has a steady history of probelms.”
NHTSA complaint #875144, filed 2000-11Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Jaguar XJS
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Jaguar XJS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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