1997 JAGUAR XJ6

1 recalls, 9 complaints - 16 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL2
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
AIR BAGS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Jul 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 19, 2003
"UNCONTROLLED RAPID ACCELERATION" ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. *AK
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Jun 23, 2003
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED DUE TO THE THROTTLE STICKING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE CONSUMER'S FINGER. *AK
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Jun 23, 2003
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED DUE TO THE THROTTLE STICKING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE CONSUMER'S FINGER. *AK
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: Jun 11, 2002
THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS ONGOING IN JAGUARS UNTIL CORRECTED IN 2001.OFTEN THERE IS NO RESPONSE TO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL JUMP FORWARD. PROBLEM WITH GAS PEDALS STICKING NOT DISCLOSED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. DEALERSHIP SAYS MAINT. NEEDED EVER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Feb 19, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED IT IS LOWER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING BOTH PEDALS TO BECOME ENGAGED AT TIMES RESULTING IN THE CAR JUMPING FORWARD.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: Feb 2, 1997
ENGINE STALLED DUE TO FAILED IGNITION COIL.
SUSPENSION:FRONT Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jan 22, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE VIBRATES/ENGINE SURGES AND COMPUTER GLITCHES. GAS FLOWS INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD DOWN TO THE OIL PAN. OWNER TRIED TO TAKE CAR THROUGH THE LEMON LAW. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jan 22, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE VIBRATES/ENGINE SURGES AND COMPUTER GLITCHES. GAS FLOWS INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD DOWN TO THE OIL PAN. OWNER TRIED TO TAKE CAR THROUGH THE LEMON LAW. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Jan 22, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE VIBRATES/ENGINE SURGES AND COMPUTER GLITCHES. GAS FLOWS INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD DOWN TO THE OIL PAN. OWNER TRIED TO TAKE CAR THROUGH THE LEMON LAW. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 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 22.0 18.0 Premium $4,200

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, 1997 JAGUAR XJ6

16 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
350000 EQUIPMENT4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
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.
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DVD software update
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
DVD software update

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90060 Opened: Mar 14, 1990 , Closed: Sep 29, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1981
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA90004 Opened: Oct 23, 1989 , Closed: Jun 28, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE89153 Opened: Aug 15, 1989 , Closed: Oct 23, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
ABS FAILURE
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DP88018 Opened: Jul 22, 1988 , Closed: Aug 10, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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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 (current) 1 9
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 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

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