Defect
DUE TO OVERSTRESS, THE HOSE JOINTS OF THE RIGHT OVERAXLE FUEL PIPE AND LEFT OVERAXLE PRESSURE PIPES MAY BREAK ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE PIPING TO ELIMINATE THE OVERSTRESSED CONDITION.
1977 Jaguar XJS problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1977 Jaguar XJS — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1977 compare to other XJS years?
Does the 1977 Jaguar XJS have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
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.
1977 Jaguar XJS — common questions
Is the 1977 Jaguar XJS reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1977 Jaguar XJS have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1977 Jaguar XJS. 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.