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Jaguar XJSModel year report

1994 Jaguar XJS Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Jaguar XJS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1994 Jaguar XJS. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10010014, filed 2003-03

Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #823319, filed 1998-06

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19953199719982003
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 Jaguar XJS version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XJS Convertible RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152118$4,550
XJS Convertible RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131915$5,500
XJS Coupe RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152218$4,550
XJS Coupe RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152117$4,850
XJS V12 Coupe RWD6.0L 12-cyl4-speed automatic111613$6,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Jaguar XJS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 32 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 32 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XJS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1996744,3000—18—Not enough data
1995656,8900—18—Not enough data
19946—0—17—Not enough data
19918—1—14—Not enough data
199015152,0003—14—Stable
19891470,8314—13—Not enough data
1988743,0014—13—Not enough data

All Jaguar XJS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Jaguar XJS have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1994 Jaguar XJS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Jaguar XJS is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 1994 Jaguar XJS been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Jaguar XJS get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Jaguar XJS (XJS Coupe, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.