1990 Jaguar XJS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%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 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Jaguar XJS, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The Jaguar XJS v12 from mid 1989-on, equipped with marelli ignition has a design defect in the distributor rotor that results in loss of ignition on the right bank of cylinders. The motor continues to run on the 6 left bank cylinders, and unburned fuel passes through the right hand cylinders, and ignites in the hot catalytic converter, resulting in a fire that leads to the total loss of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #731619, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 92V009000Jan 23, 1992The 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…Covers: Jaguar XJS 1989–1991
Related service bulletins
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 201818C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Mongoose Update.
- 10212838Sep 28, 2012Image.
- 10212837Sep 28, 2012Image.
- 10011544Aug 1, 1997Inoperative blue relay oxidized or damaged terminals checking replacement guidelines. This replaces service bulletin 86178 dated 5/97.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Jaguar XJS
4 complaintsFuel system
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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