1997 Jaguar XJ6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1997 Jaguar XJ6, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Jaguar XJ6 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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
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What XJ6 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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
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…
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