1988 JAGUAR XJ6
4 recalls, 14 complaints - 14 TSBs
90V023000 Feb 8, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Consequence
LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
90V024000 Feb 8, 1990
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Consequence
THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
88V018000 Feb 12, 1988
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
Consequence
THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
Remedy
INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
87V105000 Jul 15, 1987
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE IN A NORMAL MANNER UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE LAMP MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 17, 2008
Incident date: Dec 14, 2007
I HAVE A JAGUAR XJ6 1988 FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS I NEVER USE IT UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. I BECAME INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AROUND DEC. 15 2007. THE POLICE SAY THAT IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I WAS MOVING TO FLORDIA DURING THAT TIME I DID NOT FIGHT THE CASE BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT I HAVE NOW AM USING... Read more
Crash
3 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 6, 2007
Incident date: May 30, 2006
TIRE BEGAN TO CAUSE VIBRATION CAUSED BY THREAD SEPARATION. EVENTUALLY ALL FOUR OF A NEW SET OF COOPER LIFELINER TOURER 205/70/R15 HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FAILURE CAUSE LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT SPEED. TIRE WAS REPLACED BUT SUBSEQUENT TIRES CONTINUE TO FAIL. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 9, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Jul 21, 1999
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 21, 1999
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 1, 1998
Incident date: May 28, 1998
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OWNER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GREEN FLUID UNDER THE CAR ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ACCUMULATOR FLUID LEAKED OUT FROM ONE SIDE COMPLETELY, AND WAS LEAKING VERY FAST FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 9, 1998
ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 12, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Nov 14, 1995
ABS WHEEL SENSORS FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. *DSH
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
POWER STEERING LEAK. *DSH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SHUT OFF.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
FUEL DOOR RELEASE FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
CENTER BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
DOOR HANDLES CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. FIRST ON THE DRIVERS DOOR NOW ON THE BACK LEFT AND NOW ON THE FRONT PASSENGER. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
14 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_08MAR18
Mar 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_14DEC17
Dec 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM62038Attachme
Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mongoose Update.
SSM589571
Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589571
Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572
Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589572
Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
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 (current) | 4 | 14 | |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 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 |