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1991 Jaguar XJ6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints143 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage126kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has problems

14 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 belts60
Suspension30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Vehicle speed control21
Power train21
Structure10
Exterior lighting10
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

1991 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.

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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 →

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

1991 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 1991 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.

DOT REPORTS THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM IN THE JAG AND RECOMMENDS TAKING TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS (FREE). ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL JAGUAR WEB SITE THIS ONLY APPLIES TO 1995 VEHICLES AND NEWER. THE MOTOR WINCH GETS STUCK AND NOW A COMPONENT OF THE ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN OFF. PLEASE HELP.…
Complaint 10928124 · Nov 27, 2016
THE RETRACTABLE SEAT BELTS FOR MY 1991 JAGUAR DO NOT OPERATE. THE SEAT BELTS ARE SUPPOSE TO HAVE A LIFTIME WARRANTY. I WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST THE JAGUAR OF TAMPA, FL 4/20 2009. I CHECKED WITH THEM THIS MORNING 03/07/2013 AND WAS TOLD YES I WAS STILL ON THEIR WAITING LIST FOR THESE SEAT BELTS.…
Complaint 10501937 · Mar 7, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JAGUAR XJ6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V179000, SEAT BELTS WAS RELATED TO HIS VIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON THE PART FOR TWO YEARS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184000…
Complaint 10342328 · Jul 9, 2010 · 184,000 miles

Own a 1991 XJ6?

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