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1990 Jaguar XJ6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1990 Jaguar XJ6, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints102 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 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
Seat belts70
Vehicle speed control21
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

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

2 recalls

1990 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

Seat belts

Recall 93V-179 · Nov 1, 1993 · 52,102 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Disc: caliper

Recall 89V-235 · Dec 26, 1989 · 1,284 vehicles

Risk. THE BREAK IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULDRESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD CAUSE 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

1990 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
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Jaguar XJ6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILUREPE93042 · closed Nov 4, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-179
In owners' words

What XJ6 owners report

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

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.…
Complaint 10420240 · Aug 16, 2011
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT FUNCTION, DEPRIVING CONSUMER OF PROTECTION IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.
Complaint 10110860 · Feb 4, 2005
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…
Complaint 837058 · Jun 1, 1999

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