1990 JAGUAR XJ6
2 recalls, 11 complaints - 14 TSBs
93V179000 Nov 1, 1993
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.
89V235000 Dec 26, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
HEAD OF REAR CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULD BREAK OFF, LEAVING ONLY BOLT SHANK IN PLACE.
Consequence
THE BREAK IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULDRESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Aug 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 9, 2009
1990 JAGUAR XJ6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPAIRS TO THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED FOR OVER TWO YEARS, DATING BACK TO JUNE 9, 2009, HE HAS ATTEMPTED TO GET THE INOPERATIVE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FIXED. JAGUAR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NO VENDOR FOR THE PART. A... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 4, 2005
Incident date: Oct 4, 2004
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT FUNCTION, DEPRIVING CONSUMER OF PROTECTION IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.
SEAT BELTS
Feb 4, 2005
Incident date: Oct 2, 2004
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V179000 CONCERNING PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
JAGUAR COPRATE HAS ACKNOWLEGED PROBLEM WITH DEALER..NO HELP IN SIGHT..THE CORPRATE OFFICE SAYS VEHICLE MUST BE FIXED BY DEALER OR WILL NOT WARRANTY FOR SEAT BELT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 1999
WHEN SHIFTING FROM "PARK" TO "DRIVE" VEHICLE BOLTED AHEAD AT FULL ACCELERATION WITHOUT MY TOUCHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. APPLIED FULL BRAKE PEDAL WITH NO EFFECT AND COULD ONLY STOP VEHICLE BY TURNING OFF IGNITION WITH KEY. JAGUAR DEALER ADVISED ME THAT "BUILD UP OF CARBON AROUND THROTTLE LINKAGE" C... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Jan 21, 1999
DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKING SWITCH ON DOOR LATCH WENT BAD & BROKE. WOULD GO UP/DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING SEAT BELT CAME UNDONE & CONSUMER WENT AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAD CAUSED AN INTERFERENCE IN DRIVING FOR THE DRIVER. WOULD HAVE TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF JUST TO GET THE SEAT BELTS TO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Jan 21, 1999
DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKING SWITCH ON DOOR LATCH WENT BAD & BROKE. WOULD GO UP/DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING SEAT BELT CAME UNDONE & CONSUMER WENT AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAD CAUSED AN INTERFERENCE IN DRIVING FOR THE DRIVER. WOULD HAVE TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF JUST TO GET THE SEAT BELTS TO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
WHEN SEAT BELT RETRACTS IT GOES ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING WHEEL TO STEER, MAKING STEERING DIFFICULT. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 24, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 22, 1998
Incident date: Oct 20, 1998
CONSUMER WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, TURNED ON THE ENGINE, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND TOOK OFF. DAMAGES CAUSED TO PROPERTY WALL AND ANOTHER HOUSE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK *ML
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 13, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 JAGUAR XJ6
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
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, 1990 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 (current) | 2 | 11 | |
| 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 | 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 |