Defect
THE AIR PIPE AND FUEL LINE PIPE MAY CONTACT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE FUEL RAIL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE AIR OR FUEL LINE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
1978 Jaguar XJ12 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1978 Jaguar XJ12 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
1
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1978 compare to other XJ12 years?
What are the most common 1978 Jaguar XJ12 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 100% | new |
Does the 1978 Jaguar XJ12 have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1978 Jaguar XJ12 — common questions
Is the 1978 Jaguar XJ12 reliable?
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1978 Jaguar XJ12 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1978 Jaguar XJ12. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.