1995 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Discussions

Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions

• Re: Jaguar XJ has too many problems [adobian1]

  Written by: art18 on Jul 4, 2011 2:13:26 PM

  I have a 1995 XJ12 which I have had since '98. Over the past four years I have had it in the shop numerous times for transmission failure. Although the transmission is the original heavy duty (GM), the electronics are extensive, complicated and prone to periodic failure. Since Jag has changed hands twice since I bought the car and the company is now part of Tata motors of India I am ... Read More

• Re: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem [drcures]

  Written by: jagernut on Mar 1, 2010 6:30:43 AM

  The bulbs are cheap. You have to remove, gently layers of fascia to get to the bulbs. Its a good idea to replace them all while you are in there.

Jaguar XJ6 - Memory Seats not returning

• Jaguar XJ6 - Memory Seats not returning

  Written by: JeanninesJag on Nov 23, 2008 12:22:08 PM

  I have a 1995 XJ and it is perfect except for one item. The memory seats will not return when 1 and 2 buttons are pushed. The mirrors and steering will come to memory but the seat will not. but on exit and Auto mode the seats will go back and release. But the seats will not come back. Does anyone have a simple answer for fixing? Thank you

Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions

• Re: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem [drcures]

  Written by: euphonium on Jul 16, 2008 9:18:17 AM

  Is the brightness dependent on a dimmer or reostat that varies the volume of light illuminating the rest of the dash? If so, turn up the dash lights dimmer to it's brightest setting and see if it is connected to the clock.

• Re: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem [euphonium]

  Written by: drcures on Jul 16, 2008 1:42:48 AM

  Since you seem to know a lot, how easy is it to replace the bulbs that make the clock LED's work, as they are not readable at this point. I know I have a watch, but I'm on the go a lot and a working clock woutd be nice.

• Re: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem [drcures]

  Written by: euphonium on Jul 15, 2008 9:09:14 PM

  Happy to know you have it fixed. The XJ is an admired motor car. :)

• Re: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem [euphonium]

  Written by: drcures on Jul 15, 2008 11:01:47 AM

  Actually, you hit the nail on the head. It was a bad coil, which was causing a misfire. The shop replaced the coil and plugs, now no problem. Always take it to a Jaguar mechanic though, the first shop just took it for a test drive, then said the transmission was bad.

• Re: 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem [drcures]

  Written by: euphonium on Jul 15, 2008 9:14:22 AM

  Engine missfire would relay the same symtoms. Age of wires and plugs?

• 1995 Jaguar XJ6 transmission problem

  Written by: drcures on Jul 7, 2008 9:05:35 PM

  My 1995 Jaguar XJ6 began having a transmission problem in the last few days. It feels like the transmission is slipping as the car feels like it's bucking a little or like the transmission is grabbing and then periodically letting go for a second. No lights have come on and the fluid is full. I live on a hill and once recently I had to pull the car out of park ... Read More

Jaguar XJ-Series Electrical Glitches

• Re: Jaguar XJ-Series: Electrical Glitches [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: jagmad on Dec 17, 2006 5:00:10 AM

  Hi, I have a 1995 XJR 4.0 ltr X300 series. For some time now it has had an intermittent clicking noise from what sounds like a relay on the left hand side of the consul. It seems to be speed related as it seemed to happen once the throttle got a bit stiffer. I lubricated the throttle control body & it still did it. Today it actually stopped totally after the ... Read More

Jaguar XJ-Series

• Re: 2006 XJ8L BUYBACK REQUESTED [ghraia]

  Written by: foster1 on Aug 9, 2006 8:41:54 AM

  Suggest you consider the Audi A8 also. I own several Jaguars and looked at the XJ-R a year ago when I bought my 2005 Audi. The Jag was very nice, but not different enough from my 1995 XJ-R to seem like a really new car. (Also, I thought Jaguar interior quality had declined a bit.) My only two complaints about the A8 are poor rear vision and it's not quite as ... Read More

High End Luxury Cars

• Re: I Read..... [oac]

  Written by: lexusguy on Jul 19, 2006 12:10:11 AM

  Simply gorgeous !!! Whatever is the problem with Jaguar, LG ? This car looks so beautiful, so why is it not selling ? I think because it looks a lot like it did in 1995. Perhaps because people hated the "modern" '90-94 looks, they were scared to be too daring, and they ended up doing basically a nip\tuck to a 9-year-old car. Look at the S550 vs. the 500, or the ... Read More

• Re: SV [drfill]

  Written by: sv7887 on Mar 17, 2006 7:24:24 AM

  As for the LS400 The 1990-1994 had a flair to me. I remember a line from a Car and Driver review of the 1995 that said it lacked the flair of the less perfect model. That car was too antiseptic to me. There are some posters on here which have commented about Lexus acknowledging that the revision was too conservative. The original model was a timeless design, a la Jaguar. Look ... Read More

• My '06 Jaguar XJ Super V8

  Written by: garysandiego on Mar 2, 2006 6:02:23 PM

  I just wanted to chime in with my great experience with my '06 XJ Super V8. I am not a die hard Jaguar fan, have not dreamed about owning a Jag all my life. I did not intend to buy a Jaguar this time around. But having done so, I am really happy. Here is my story. I had owned a two Cadillac Eldorado STS from 1995 through 2000. I enjoyed ... Read More

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• My '06 XJ Super V8 is great!

  Written by: garysandiego on Mar 2, 2006 5:58:35 PM

  I just wanted to chime in with my great experience with my '06 XJ Super V8. I am not a die hard Jaguar fan, have not dreamed about owning a Jag all my life. I did not intend to buy a Jaguar this time around. But having done so, I am really happy. Here is my story. I had owned a two Cadillac Eldorado STS from 1995 through 2000. I enjoyed ... Read More

• Re: Advise on buying my first jaguar - a '91 XJ6 [belvidere]

  Written by: foster1 on Feb 22, 2006 12:21:22 PM

  Hi: I would steer clear of this year and this XJ series. Jag had just introduced this redesign a year or so earlier, and it had various problems, not to speak of the recent takeover at the time by Ford. (Does the '91 you're looking at still have mineral oil brakes? They fixed that problem after a year or so and returned to normal brake fluid.) They also had various engine ... Read More

• New aluminum Jaguar XJR

  Written by: xkss on Aug 19, 2005 11:19:11 PM

  I have driven a 2004 Jaguar XJR and loved it. It is NOT vulgar. I do find the new BMW 7 series to be vulgar when compared to the 1995-2001 7 series.

High End Luxury Cars

• Re: Anyone notice [oac]

  Written by: merc1 on Jun 2, 2005 11:48:14 PM

  What happens when you see the new Bimmer 6 & 7-series, the Pontiac Aztek, the Buick Rendevouz, or Infiniti QX56 ?? Are you loving these designs ??? Now compare any of these to the LS400 styling....Which one is more timeless and graceful ? Yeah I see your point, the Aztek is just plain ugly as is the 7-Series. I differ on the 6-Series though. None of these designs are lovable either ... Read More

• Jaguar

  Written by: xkss on Apr 4, 2005 12:40:42 AM

  is past their glory days, as is just about every other car maker (except for perhaps Aston Martin). The new 1995-1997 Jaguar XJ is a reliable luxury car. The new XJ has also been much more reliable than the previous XJ while having more quality. That article I posted about Jaguar and aluminum pointed out that the HUGE investment for aluminum Jaguars is continuingly being developed. The next XK will use ... Read More

Jaguar XJ-Series

• if wanting a Jaguar Super V8 as a first car

  Written by: xkss on Mar 31, 2005 1:38:36 AM

  for a 16-year-old, try something that costs less. A 1995-1997 XJ6 is reliable and much more affordable.

• figaromd

  Written by: xkss on Mar 28, 2005 11:13:04 PM

  The new aluminum XJ is all-Jaguar. British Leyland certainly didn't help Jaguar much in the 1970s and 1980s. They gave them the horrible reliability that they are known for to this day. Millions were invested in the 1995-1997 XJ and it is still a very reliable car. Jaguar's V-8 is an all-Jaguar V-8. The new 4.2 V-8 does not have the potential timing chain tensioner or nikasil problems of the 98-00 ... Read More

• 2004 VDP

  Written by: mgmmm1 on Oct 8, 2004 12:15:50 AM

  Having leased the 2004 VDP last week(Slate-Ivory),(my fourth Jaguar), I wanted to pass along some info. I had the 1993 XJ-6 but only for a year. Have (still) the 1995 VDP with many, many repairs. Never got stranded ,but did I pay the dealer serious cash over the years.(The price of luxury! I guess!). Last year we got the S-type(2003) which has great ride manners and refinement in the Jaguar tradition. ... Read More

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• michael_mattox

  Written by: merc1 on Aug 1, 2004 10:15:27 PM

  This is amazing. (Last Post) "In your previous post the chart showed 700+ units and you said that was US sales???? I accept 1700+ for the SL500....Allante sold 6700 in 93." No chart or link I ever posted said anything like that. Period. It said (they MBUSA.COM) said 1721 sales for 1993. End of story. You said 700 or 800 in your confused state. The link didn't change from one posting ... Read More

• lexusguy

  Written by: merc1 on Jun 14, 2004 10:06:41 PM

  I had been meaning to ask you what you thought of the facelifted 2005 XK cars? I really like what they've done to the lower body. I've seen a coupe in White and a convertible XKR this very rick looking Blue, absolutely stunning. No arguement about the interior, asthetically it was all Jaguar. The Germans then were just leather appointed board rooms in which to conduct the "business" of driving. I ... Read More

• sv7887 -- 1998 Jaguar XJ8 owner report

  Written by: johncalifornia on Apr 4, 2004 9:22:39 PM

  I bought my 1998 XJ8 (anthracite/black) two months ago with 50K on the clock. It's going in this week for an oil change with 54K miles, and highly enjoyable ones, too. I'll be using an honest and competent Jag specialty shop -- like most enthusiast owners I avoid the dealer service departments whenever possible. They're exorbitantly expensive for routine operations like oil changes, and prone to swapping components rather than repairing ... Read More

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• no title

  Written by: sv7887 on Jul 22, 2003 3:44:24 PM

  Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything about the reliability reports of the New XJ. Has the new car been spared the gremlins of the X & S Type launches? To level with you all, I'm a Lexus owner in denial. I like my car, but every time I see a 1995-2003 XJ8 drive past my head turns. There really isn't anything else that has the flair of a ... Read More

• vibration

  Written by: derel2 on Nov 15, 2002 4:04:55 PM

  Are the tires you are using V or R rated? I understand that the Jags have problems with tires with lower ratings. What about pressure? Check your manual. My 1995 manual recommends much higher tire pressure for everything other than the three Jaguar recommended tires for that model year.

• 1995 colors

  Written by: derel2 on May 30, 2002 5:53:42 PM

  Can anyone tell me what names Jaguar used for the interior and exterior colors of my 95 XJ6? To me the exterior is black, the interior tan. The following codes are listed on the door panel plate: Paint= PDT Trim = SDC. Mike

XJ6 Sovereign Jaguar

• Sovereigns et al

  Written by: im_brentwood on Apr 29, 2002 10:23:41 PM

  That 90 VDP.. that was VERY cheap for that car actually... I just sold a 1990 VDP with 48K on it for $9,500 and have since turned down 2 offers for what I was asking for the car (Which was more $$..) That Sovereign is not a real steal... full pop retail with those miles. $10-11K is more like it. 100K+ mile cars in perfect condition break $5K at dealer auctions. ... Read More

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• Key-ring transmitter

  Written by: derel2 on Apr 4, 2002 3:03:24 PM

  The 1995 XJ6 I recently purchased did not come with a key-ring transmitter. Jaguar quotes a price for a new one about $180. Are these available at a more reasonable price from any other sources? If Yes...Jaguar indicates that there are two transmitters available with different frequencies. If available from a non-Jaguar source, how do I know I will be ordering the right one? Can I program the transmitter to the ... Read More

• Wow

  Written by: im_brentwood on Mar 25, 2002 12:27:42 AM

  Busier than in Trade-InValues tonight! (Im up late... I just bought a 356 today and am doing research... luckily I cna deal with 4-5 hours of sleep..) Sho: Check position of the fuel nozzle.. They can be pissy aboutthis. Otherwise a Tank vent is prolly blocked. Bill: yes, they like Heavy Oil. But if you're up North.. 10W40 Winter, 20W50 in defrost season :) Tboden: Neither is technically "Correct" as they ... Read More

• Gary

  Written by: im_brentwood on Nov 20, 2001 9:13:26 AM

  That be the Daimler Corsica show car. Funny you should mention that... Its what I am seriously considering doing to my 95 VDP. It was a show car from 1995 and has birdseye maple wood trim. It does not have a drivetrain. It is now owned by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT) and is in their collection. I've seen it and it is gorgeous. Bill

• rapro

  Written by: im_brentwood on Sep 19, 2001 10:32:56 PM

  Well.. The XJR is an excellent car! As far as reliability goes, if you buy a 1995, you really want to try and stay with a 5-95 or later production car. I.E. Go for a 1996. As far as warranties go.. the problem with Jaguars is that the still have lousy ratings in the actuarial tables that these warranties are based on (Irrespective that an XJ8 is a more reliable car ... Read More

• Kevin and Maintenance

  Written by: ou814 on Sep 13, 2001 1:24:20 PM

  Kevin, I have a 1995 XJ6 and there are a couple of places to get help for maintenance. I purchased a factory manual reprint from a guy on e-bay for $300. It's not too bad but it does leave some things to be desired. I have found the best bet is to subscribe to alldatadiy.com. It costs $24.95 per year and is worth EVERY penny. All the diagrams and instructions and ... Read More

• A New Convert

  Written by: jmm52 on Aug 23, 2001 6:15:22 PM

  I have been looking to purchase a new car for a number of months but nothing has really struck me as worth the investment. I currently have a BMW 1995 325i convertible that is aging and needs some work to bring it back. Thinking about trading up to a new car I went in to a Florida dealer to test drive the new "X" but was not really impressed. Nice car ... Read More

• Jaguar Recalls: '94-'96 XJ12 ; '95 to '96 XJS; '95-'97 AJ16 4.0L

  Written by: 97vdpguy on Aug 21, 2001 2:44:35 PM

  In the news today: BY DAN HART BLOOMBERG NEWS WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co.'s Jaguar unit is recalling about 3,550 of its 1994 to 1996 XJ12 and XJS sedans because faulty emission-control parts may cause the cars to exceed U.S. air-pollution standards, a government agency said. About 550 XJ12s from 1995 and 1996 have a problem with the air-pump check valve, while about 3,000 XJ12 and XJS cars from 1994 and ... Read More

• New in "Town Hall"

  Written by: mvera on Jul 12, 2001 11:01:09 AM

  I am about to make the big step and purchase a 1995, XJ6, BRG. 74K miles for $15K. Although this is the car I have wanted in a long time, the only thing more I would want would be the convertable. But being from Minnesota the smartest move is the sun roof instead. I also drove the VDP, 1996, supercharged, but felt it was way too fast for me. I had ... Read More

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• New Jaguar owner or not

  Written by: mvera on Jul 12, 2001 7:54:35 AM

  I have been looking at an XJ6, 1995, 4 door, British Racing Green. It is the car I have been wanting for years. They are going to sell it to me for $15K. I believe that it is a fair price with 74K miles. My husband works at the Jaguar dealership and had the mechanic check it out. They also have the service records on it. He says it is a ... Read More

Jaguar XJ-Series

• Jag nomenclature (Confusing as that word I just used)

  Written by: rea98d on Jul 3, 2001 7:45:31 PM

  A "real" XJ6, according to purists, anyway, are the models made from 1969 until 1987. XJ40's are the more squared off Jags (look for rectangle taillights) from 1988 until 1994, and the X300 is the 1995-1997 Jags. Some call the 1998 & newer X300's, and some call them the X308, the last number denoting the V-8 engine. Sound simple enough? Now for the really confusing stuff. For quite a while, the ... Read More

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• Dream car or Not?

  Written by: mistletoe on Jun 28, 2001 3:51:09 AM

  I found a 1995 XJ6 with 56,000. It looks in excellent condition...however, from reviewing previous discussions here, believe I need to have a mechanic check it out. Please list specifically what I should mechanically check out and anything else I need to know. I am new to the jaguar world, but LOVE the car! I think the asking price is too high $21,999. It appears to be in excellent condition. Thanks ... Read More

Jaguar XJ-Series

• I got it - Thanks Bill

  Written by: ou814 on Jun 19, 2001 1:47:48 PM

  Well I am now the proud owner of a 1995 XJ6, Topaz/Oatmeal with 53,000 miles on it. The guy wouldn't go below $18,900 but it checked out great at the dealer. Only items it needs are rear brake pads, alignment (I don't notice it but the dealer mentioned the steering wheel doesn't sit perfectly straight), and ABS ground wires. So now my questions are: 1) what type of brake pads to ... Read More

• Turbine wheels

  Written by: grantshady on Jun 4, 2001 9:35:40 PM

  Does anyone know where I can see a clean picture of the 1995 (or so) Jaguar Turbine style wheels? It would be even cooler to get a clean look at them on a Jag. Thanks!

• Wow

  Written by: im_brentwood on Mar 26, 2001 8:33:21 PM

  Found this one late! I'm pretty busy over in Smart Shopper.. FWIW, I have 121,000 VERY Hard miles on my Jade Green 95 Vanden Plas. I've had this one since new and I "drive it like I stole it" as the saying goes and she loves it. No oil consumption, and only 3 problem areas since new. The typical "up-down tilt-motor" problem with the steering column. Solution: Take it off "auto". ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: arcoates on Feb 22, 2001 12:00:12 PM

  I agree that the instrument panel in the 1995-1997 Jaguar XJ's is much nicer. The new one, is set in 3 different wooden holes. I prefer just a simple, common area for all of the car functions to be displayed in. I think that an XJR with the I6 would be a great car. I don't know too much about them, but if I were going to buy a regular wheelbase ... Read More