1996 Jaguar XJS Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 44,300miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Jaguar XJS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Jaguar XJS. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and engine cooling (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure 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.
- Electrical system2 29%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Engine cooling1 14%
Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,300 and 44,300 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1996 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJS Convertible RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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 1996 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. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Mongoose Update.
Other model years of the Jaguar XJS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | 44,300 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 6 | 56,890 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 15 | 152,000 | 3 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 14 | 70,831 | 4 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | 43,001 | 4 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Jaguar XJS have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Jaguar XJS as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Jaguar XJS is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1996 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 1996 Jaguar XJS get?
The EPA rates the 1996 Jaguar XJS (XJS Convertible, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Jaguar XJS reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,300 miles and the middle half falls between 44,300 and 44,300 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.