1980 Jaguar XJS Base
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- Photo: 1985 Jaguar XJS Coupe H.E. in Regent Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Front Left, 05-27-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Lister Jaguar XJS 6.0L V12 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 5.3 V12 in Morges 2012 - Side by Akela NDE ( talk ), CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Jaguar XJS Coupe H.E. in Regent Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Rear Left, 05-27-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Jaguar XJ-S HE TWR085-Dashboard by ZidaneHartono, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Jaguar XJS Base is a 5.3-liter V12 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The XJS measures 191.7 inches long on a 102.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC 5.3 L Jaguar V12, pre-HE combustion chambers |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.7 in |
| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 102 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Jaguar XJS Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Jaguar XJS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 2, 1990 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
EXCESSIVE FUEL VAPOR PRESSURE CAN OCCUR THAT, AFTER PROLONGED CYCLING, COULD WEAKEN THE FUEL TANK STRUCTURE.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL TANK LEAKS WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OFAN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL A REVISED FUEL PURGE SYSTEM WHICH ELIMINATES EXCESSIVE VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP.
NHTSA campaign 90V123000
Jul 3, 1985 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA OF THE HOSE/CLIP FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, WITH FUEL LEAKAGE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OR THE DESTRUCTION OF IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
Remedy: A NEW FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE FUEL HOSE CLIPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA campaign 85V087000
Dec 20, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY DEVELOP AT THE TWO MAIN FUEL RAIL CONNECTIONS. DETERIORATION AT THESE TWO CONNECTIONS HAS BEEN TRACED TO A COMBINATION OF MISALIGNMENT OF THE TWO RAIL HALVES AND THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE CHANGES.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT TWO PIECE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW PART KIT OF SINGLE PIECE DESIGN.
NHTSA campaign 83V135000
Oct 27, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
CERTAIN VEHICLES COULD BE SUBJECT TO A FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DETERIORATION IN THE INTEGRITY OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS.
Remedy: ALL AFFECTED HOSES AND ATTACHMENT CLIPS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V134000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1980 Jaguar XJS
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1980 Jaguar XJS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 JAGUAR XJS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.