1986 Jaguar XJ6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1986 Jaguar XJ6, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Jaguar XJ6 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1986 Jaguar XJ6 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other XJ6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XJ6 median. How we score

'69'70'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'00
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Jaguar XJ6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE90060 · closed Sep 29, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-123
In owners' words

What XJ6 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE DESIGN DID NOT INCLUDE UNDERCOATING APPLICATION UNDER THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE RUSTING OUT. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
Complaint 543152 · Dec 18, 1998
UNDERCOATING APPLIED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT APPLIED DUE TO DESIGN RESULTING IN ENGINE RUSTING OUT. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
Complaint 543068 · Dec 15, 1998

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