1986 Jaguar XJ12
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Jaguar XJ12 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1986 Jaguar XJ12 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1986 Jaguar XJ12 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Jaguar XJ12.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1986 Jaguar XJ12. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1986 Jaguar XJ12. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
XJ-S 1982-90 XJ12/VANDEN PLAS 1980-90 DIRT INGRESS MAY CAUSE THE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR TO MALFUNCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL FAIL TO DISENGAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. CORRECTION: CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR OPERATION WILL BE CHECKED AND AN ADDITIONAL VACUUM DUMP WILL…
Transport Canada #1990034 · Feb 1990Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced from 1968 to 2019 by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. A two-door Coupé was also available. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.