1978 JAGUAR XJ6
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 8 TSBs
79V128000 May 23, 1979
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE SELECTOR QUADRANT SPIRAL RETAINING PIN MAY WORK ITS WAY OUT OF POSITION SO THAT THE VEHICLE COULD REMAIN IN GEAR WHEN SELECTOR LEVER IS MOVED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL SECURE SPIRAL PIN USING A RETAINING PIN TO PERMANENTLY LOCK IT IN POSITION.
79V020000 Jan 15, 1979
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
UNDER A COMBINATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN COLD WEATHER, ICING MAY PREVENT RETURN OF THE THROTTLE BUTTERFLY TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL FIT COOLANT HEATED THROTTLE BODIES ON ALL VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
78V196000 Sep 11, 1978
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPES INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PERMIT PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DOWNPIPES AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER JOINTS. UPON MAKING A HARD FULL RIGHT TURN, THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPE AND STEERING COLUMN COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ST... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPE WITH ONE OF MODIFIED SHAPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1978 JAGUAR XJ6
8 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM62038Attachme
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mongoose Update.
SSM589571
Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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SSM589571
Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
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SSM589572
Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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SSM589572
Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, JAGUAR XJ6
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE93042
Opened: May 4, 1993 , Closed: Nov 4, 1993
PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90060
Opened: Mar 14, 1990 , Closed: Sep 29, 1990
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA90004
Opened: Oct 23, 1989 , Closed: Jun 28, 1990
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE89153
Opened: Aug 15, 1989 , Closed: Oct 23, 1989
ABS FAILURE
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DP88018
Opened: Jul 22, 1988 , Closed: Aug 10, 1988
STEERING
STEERING
JAGUAR XJ6 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XJ6 across all model years (1969, 1997).
43
Total Recalls
177
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
22
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
JAGUAR XJ6 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 27 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 20 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 14 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1978 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |