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1988 Jaguar XJ6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1988 Jaguar XJ6, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints103 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage67kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Jaguar XJ6 has problems

10 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
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Fuel system, gasoline20
Vehicle speed control21
Suspension10
Tires10
Structure10
Steering10
Exterior lighting10

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

4 recalls

1988 Jaguar XJ6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 90V-023 · Feb 8, 1990 · 38,315 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 90V-024 · Feb 8, 1990 · 29,000 vehicles

Risk. THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 87V-105 · Jul 15, 1987 · 3,500 vehicles

Risk. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

1988 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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Jaguar XJ6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILEA90004 · closed Jun 28, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-023
  2. ABS FAILUREPE89153 · closed Oct 23, 1989
    No recall
  3. PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILUREPE93042 · closed Nov 4, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-179
In owners' words

What XJ6 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10245834 · Oct 17, 2008 · 67,000 miles

Own a 1988 XJ6?

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