1996 Jaguar XjsJaguar Xjs 1996

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Jaguar Xjs, manufacturered by Jaguar Land Rover Limited.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Minicompact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
JaguarSAJ Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 MPG22 MPG493.72 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Xjs Convertible -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1996 Jaguar Xjs?
     - The 1996 Jaguar Xjs has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Jaguar Xjs?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Jaguar Xjs can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Jaguar Xjs?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Jaguar Xjs is $3700.
  • Where is the 1996 Jaguar Xjs produced?
     - The 1996 Jaguar Xjs is produced in Browns Lane Coventry, England.
  • Are there recalls for the 1996 Jaguar Xjs?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1996 Jaguar Xjs, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 4L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 59989 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Xjs Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters4.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters4.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index30596
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Vehicle record id12541
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Xjs Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)70
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 130.7692
    EPA vehicle size classMinicompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • DVD13104 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Dvd software update
  • SSM62038Attachme - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mongoose update.
  • SSM59597Attachme - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Attachment.
  • SSM59597Attachme - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Attachment.
  • SSM59597Attachme - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Attachment.
  • SSM589572 - EQUIPMENT: Image.
  • SSM589571 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Image.
  • SFCC_09AUG18_REV - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A customer may report "hood open" message displays on ip with hood closed.
  • SFCC_09AUG18_REV - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 18c - new face of incontrol touch pro and 18c software improvements
  • SFCC_09AUG18_REV - EQUIPMENT: Sim card activation issues
  • SFCC_09AUG18_REV - EQUIPMENT: Incontrol touch pro phase 4 customer letter
  • SFCC_08MAR18 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Jaguar land rover shop foreman conference call
  • SFCC_14DEC17 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
  • 1712 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Aj16 exhaust gas recirculation system replace proms and egr valve. This service bulletin replaces 1712 dated 11/01. *eh
  • 178 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Poor hot start tank pressure control valve check operation. This service bulletin replaces 178 dated 5/98. *eh
  • 1845 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Heated oxygen sensor ho2s torque specification. This service bulletin replaces 1845 dated 2/95. *eh
  • 1710 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Insufficent air flow air pump airp diagnosis. *eh
  • 1263 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Main bearing cap bolts reuse twice conditions. *eh
  • 1853 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Adaptive fuelling system diagnostic procedure. *eh
  • 76124 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Convertable soft top replacing outer cover. *eh
  • 1856 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Rough idle drivability diagnosis to follow prior to replacing maf. *eh
  • 171001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Aj16 exhaust gas recirculation system. Replace proms and exhaust gas recirculation valve. *eh
  • 1712 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Aj16 engine extended emission parts warranty coverage for egr valve. *eh
  • 7691 - SEAT BELTS: Motorized automatic diagonal seat belts limited lifetime warranty fault diagnosis system operation. *eh
  • 1260 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Camshaft cover oil leaks - aj16 engine - revised bolt torque specification. *tt
  • 1262 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Cylinder head bolts - reuse twice - conditions. *tt
  • 8252 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Leak detection system - ultraviolet dye. *tt
  • 7028 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Brake pedal switch - parts inventory simplified. *tt
  • 5722 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Power assisted steering - diagnosis. *tt
  • 76115 - SEAT BELTS: Front seat belt twisting install seat belt guides. This also includes 2+2 model. *eh
  • 1712 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Some vehicles may experience contamination with the the egr valve that can produce possible drivability issues such as rough idle, hesitation, and difficult starting. *tt
  • 1852 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on momentary engine hesitation / instability. (this bulletin replaces 1852 dated 4/97) *jg
  • 1856 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Information on vehicles experiencing poor idle quality, hesitation and other drivability concerns as well as diagnosis to follow prior to replacing the mass air flow sensor (mafs). *tt
  • 719 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Subject regarding recall r493, aj16 egr system replace proms and egr valve. *yh
  • 197 - EQUIPMENT: Portable diagnostic unit software - jtp626/2. *tt
  • PDU11 - EQUIPMENT: Information introducing new software - jtp626/2, jtp627/1 and pdu to pc download jtp628/1. *tt
  • 971710 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Subject regarding insufficient air flow - air pump (airp) - diagnosis. *ak
  • 971940 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Some vehicles may experience intermittent throttle sticking in the closed position. *ak
  • H/16/97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Subject regarding egr valve - change point. *ak
  • 3166 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on modifying the crankcase breather. *tt
  • 76126 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: Glass bonding - procedures & materials. A new glass bonding kit is available . *tt
  • 1711 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Slight difficulty in opening the throttle from the closed position after the vehicle has been sitting for some time. *yc
  • 1849 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Illumination of the malfuntion indicator lamp (mil). *yc dtc P0300 - service action s659. This bulletin replaces bulletin 18-49, dated 11/95. *tt
  • 97120176124 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: Replacing the outer cover of the convertible soft top. *yc
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassConvertible/Cabriolet
Destination MarketU.S.
DisplacementCC4000.0
DisplacementCI244.09497637892
DisplacementL4.0
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders6
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeJAGUAR
MakeID442
ManufacturerJAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
Manufacturer Id1079
ModelXJS
ModelID14615
Model Year1996
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakeJaguar
NCSA ModelXJ-S, XK8 Coupe
Plant CityBROWNS LANE
Plant CountryENGLAND
Seat Belts AllManual
Steering LocationLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)
Transmission StyleAutomatic
VINSAJNX2743TC226303
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20040729

Accelerator pedal jams in up position. To clear accelerator pedal, driver must tap upper face of the pedal with the ball of his foot. The pedal will not jam again unless the driver takes his foot off the pedal. To unjam, repeat procedure above. Note when engine is in neutral or turned off, the pedal works perfectly. *jb

NoFireN NoneNone20020718

While driving, transmission line exploded and oil spilled all over the catalytic converter, and vehicle caught on fire. Dealer contacted.*ak 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. *jg

NoNoN NoneNone20020429

Advised electrical wiring harness not available, local jaguar representaive (david bamber) notified and he indicated he would locate. After two months i called jaguar customer service on june 26, 2002 1-800-452-4827, option 9, ext. 8264 (robert bosack and subject was assigned case #6182217. July 18, 2002 talked with ms romero , supervisor in customer service, 1800-452-4827, option 9 ext 8089, no new results. July 18, 2002 wrote president michael o'driscoll, jaguar, 555 macarthur blvd., mahwah, nj 07430 asking for help. July 22, 2002 received response from ms nancy synol, executive liaison, but no new advice. From july 29, 2002 through oct, 30, 2002 talked with cust. Svs.Reps.- only word was still trying to obtain part. I have correspondence, etc. In more detail available. Dt

NoNoN NoneNone20010811

Engine dies when slowing down in traffic. Has died out in traffic on interstate highway three times. Dealer cannot find out what is wrong.- has been serviced three times (total of 26 days) since august, and today is being flatbedded back for fourth time because of same problem. Mileage in august 49099 and now 50963. First service for this problem was at thomas jaguar in hartford, last two times checkered flagg lynnhaven in va. Beach, va, telephone 757-490-1111. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

Convertible top leaks.

NoNoN NoneNone

Vehicle will intermittently shut off/loss of power which could result in an accident.Dealer cannot determine defect. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

Door locks have locked up several times, freezing in cold weather.

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
SAJNX2744TC2243171996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX274XTC2251331996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2743TC2263031996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2745TC2252201996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2747TC2234981996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2742TC2229231996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2748TC2252271996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2748TC2251631996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND
SAJNX2742TC2251261996XJSBROWNS LANE , ENGLAND

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