1994 Jaguar XJ12
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Jaguar XJ12 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1994 Jaguar XJ12 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 Jaguar XJ12 recalls 2
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HOOD LINER CAN SAG AND INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE LINKAGE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE HOOD LINER.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.
1994 Jaguar XJ12 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1994 Jaguar XJ12 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1994 Jaguar XJ12 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 3
THROTTLE HANG-UP Closed
ALLEGED THAT THE HOOD LINER INTERFERES WITH THROTTLE LINKAGE OPERATION. ENGINE CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
NHTSA #EA98022 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Sep 1998 · closed Oct 1998THROTTLE HANG-UP Closed
ALLEGED THAT SOME 1993-94 MY XJ12 SEDAN VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED ELEVATED ENGINE SPEED
NHTSA #PE98016 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Mar 1998 · closed Sep 1998THROTTLE STICKING Closed
THE NHTSA 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
NHTSA #DP98002 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Mar 1998 · closed Mar 1998An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 24
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 24.
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Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021Attachment.
Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021Attachment.
Bulletin SSM59597Attachme · Electrical System · Apr 2021A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Electrical System · Aug 2018SIM card activation issues
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Equipment · Aug 2018InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Equipment · Aug 201818C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
Bulletin SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Electrical System · Aug 2018Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18 · Equipment · Mar 2018Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC_14DEC17 · Equipment · Dec 2017Mongoose Update.
Bulletin SSM62038Attachme · Electrical System · Dec 2012Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XJ12. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1994 Jaguar XJ12. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
On certain vehicles, if the hood liner becomes impregnated with water through power wash or steam cleaning, the hood fasteners may not prevent the liner from sagging down onto the throttle pedestal. If the hood liner interferes with linkage operation the throttle return may be delayed. Correction: Dealers will repair the hood liner.
Transport Canada #1998219 · Nov 1998Source: 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.