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1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 13 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 12-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.3L 12-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VALVES IN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO DIRT ENTERING THE VALVES.
THE HIGH TENSION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION COIL CAN MOVE FROM THE PRODUCTION LOCATION CLOSER TO THE #4A FUEL INJECTOR HOSE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE OUTER AND INNER INJECTOR HOSES CRACKING OR SPLITTING FROM OZONE DETERIORATION.
THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
17 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible?
EPA figures for the 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible reach 13 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.