1990 Jaguar XJS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Jaguar XJS, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When brakes were applied slightly harder than normal the vehicle jerked violently to the left crossing center line of roadway. Driver stuggled to pull it back to the right. The right front brakes failed causing that wheel to lock up.”
NHTSA complaint #781704, filed 1998-07“Total loss of control, for 3-5 sec. With car swerving side to side at 50mph on freeway. Miraculously avoided major collision/injury. My 12 yo daughter said she thought she was going to die.”
NHTSA complaint #712057, filed 1999-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Jaguar XJS
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Jaguar XJS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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