Closest available photo (1989 model year); you're viewing the 1991.
Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 3-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 11 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $5,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Doors
- 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 8
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC25%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13%
- SUSPENSION13%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 8 total.
Jaguar XJS: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.