Tl*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.
The worst 1994 Jaguar XJ12 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Acceleration3
- Brakes3
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
Problems by type
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- Engine4
- Acceleration3
- Brakes3
- Electrical2
- Suspension2
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Structure: body: hood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The hood liner can sag and interfere with the throttle linkage.
- Risk
- This condition can cause high engine idle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the hood liner.
Recall number 98V271000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Throttle hang-up
Alleged that the hood liner interferes with throttle linkage operation. Engine control may be compromised
EA98022
Throttle hang-up
Alleged that some 1993-94 my xj12 sedan vehicles may experience unintended elevated engine speed
PE98016
Throttle sticking
The federal safety agency was petition to commence a defect investigation of the subject vehicles on 26-feb-98.the petition alleges that the throttle sticks on his car and it continues to go forward with a high speed even the brake is applied. A preliminary evaluation (pe98-016) is opened resulting from this petition
DP98002
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 Jaguar XJ12 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The self-leveling suspension system failed. According to the dealerships, there is not a remedy for this failed system other than to replaced it with the same system. Jaguar made replacements kits for the xj6 but not for the xj12
Ignition failure resulted in vehicle fire, possibly related to the faulty design of the marelli ignition system.
This 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.
Cruise control locked up -- car continued to accelerate -- brakes inoperative against a 300 hp engine -- condition corrected when cruise turned off.
Vehicle fails to start with turn of key. After several attempts it will start.
Vehicle continues to experience engine failures, hydraulic reservior leaking on one repair.
Throttle sticking so that the car will continue to go forward when brake applied.
Made 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.
Oxygen sensor relay failed, resulting in vehicle not starting.
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Questions about the 1994 Jaguar XJ12
Is the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1994 Jaguar XJ12, 10.0 times a typical XJ12 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Jaguar XJ12?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 1994 Jaguar XJ12 have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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