1996 Jaguar XJS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Jaguar XJS, 14% of the 7 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.
“While driving, transmission line exploded and oil spilled all over the catalytic converter, and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer contacted. Consuemr was in motion when smoke emmited from under the vehicle. Consuemr exited vehicle and passer bys let him know there was a fire underneath the vehicle. Oil was still leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #8016602, filed 2002-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Jaguar XJS
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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