Jaguar XJ12 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1973 to 1996 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1991: 0; 1994: 1; 1996: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
72V316000 · Steering:Rack And Pinion
Reported: 1972-12-27 (December 27, 1972) · Model years: 1973
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V011000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Reported: 1978-01-20 (January 20, 1978) · Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
THERE MAY BE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP DUE TO ITS POSITION IN THE ENGINE BAY.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP. PUMPS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED ON CERATIN VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗75V003000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1975-12-02 (December 2, 1975) · Model years: 1974
NHTSA campaign record ↗75V133000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1975-07-16 (July 16, 1975) · Model years: 1975
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V060000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1978-03-21 (March 21, 1978) · Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
THE AIR PIPE AND FUEL LINE PIPE MAY CONTACT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE FUEL RAIL.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AIR OR FUEL LINE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V128000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
Reported: 1976-08-13 (August 13, 1976) · Model years: 1976
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V035000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1990-02-20 (February 20, 1990) · Model years: 1979
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
Consequence: CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATINGCONDITIONS WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP VALVE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V271000 · Structure:Body:Hood
Reported: 1998-10-27 (October 27, 1998) · Model years: 1994
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
13 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1991 | 1994 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 330.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 220.0%ODI 705495CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 784081IGNITION FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FAULTY DESIGN OF THE MARELLI IGNITION SYSTEM. *MJS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 781989VEHICLE FAILS TO START WITH TURN OF KEY. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT WILL START. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1100.0%ODI 8002612CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. CONSUME R NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING INSIDE OF VEHICLE VENTS. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 10196263 · 63,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ALONG THE SEAM WELD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. RECALL SERVICE # 5451 WAS FOUND ON AUTOZONE.COM (ALLDATA). THE DEALER WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ON JULY 13, 2007, PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 480028VEHICLE STUCK IN PARK POSITION THREE TIMES, ALSO INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO START IN PARK GEAR. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 110.0%ODI 852785THIS IS A 12 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH ONLY 6 CYLINDERS WORKING. THIS CAUSED UNBURNED FUEL AND AIR TO BE PUMPED INTO THE FUEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH THEN OVERHEATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND STARTED A FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | Too few reports for a range | 63,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10196263 · 63,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 JAGUAR XJ12. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK ALONG THE SEAM WELD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. RECALL SERVICE # 5451 WAS FOUND ON AUTOZONE.COM (ALLDATA). THE DEALER WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ON JULY 13, 2007, PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1994: 1 complaints · 1996: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Electrical System:Ignition | Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | 2ODI 705495CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK ODI 821736MADE A LEFT TURN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, BACK WHEELS SPUN AND SMOKED. THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. ALMOST STANDING, HOLDING FOOT ON BRAKE. FINALLY RELEASED BRAKE AND CAR SLOWED DOWN. *AK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2ODI 705495CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED UP -- CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE -- BRAKES INOPERATIVE AGAINST A 300 HP ENGINE -- CONDITION CORRECTED WHEN CRUISE TURNED OFF. *AK ODI 821736MADE A LEFT TURN, ATTEMPTED TO STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, BACK WHEELS SPUN AND SMOKED. THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. ALMOST STANDING, HOLDING FOOT ON BRAKE. FINALLY RELEASED BRAKE AND CAR SLOWED DOWN. *AK | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.