1991 Jaguar Sovereign Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1991 Jaguar Sovereign has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (3 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sovereign?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Jaguar Sovereign recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 93V179Nov 1, 199352,102 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Jaguar Sovereign problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting3
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2010-11-19, Seat Belts
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE MECHANISM BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER HER BODY IN AND OUT OF THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT WEBBING. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN FEBRUARY OF 2010 FOR THE RECALL REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS OUT OF STOCK. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN AVAILABILITY DATE FOR THE RECALL PART. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH NOT BEING ABLE EXIT QUICKLY FROM THE SEA
2007-09-14, Seat Belts
LOCAL JAGUAR DEALER (JAGUAR OF TROI) WILL NOT HONOR LIFETIME WARRANTY OF SEAT BELTS PER RECALL 93V179000. THEY CLAIM THAT JAGUAR DOES NOT HAVE ANY MORE PARTS. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOW IS INOPERATIVE AND WOULD OFFER NO PERSONAL PROTECTION IN AN ACCIDENT. WEARING SEAT BELTS IS MANDATORY IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. CAN THEY LEGALLY GET OUT OF HONORING THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY AND RECALL THAT COVERS ALL REPAIRS TO THIS SEAT BELT SYSTEM REGARDLESS OF AGE, MILEAGE OR OWNERSHIP ? I WOULD LIKE SOME HELP IN CONVINCING THIS DEALERSHIP AND THE JAGUAR MOTOR COMPANY THAT THEY ARE OBLIGATED BY LAW TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELTS IN MY VEHICLE - EVEN IF THEY NEED TO MAKE MORE PARTS. AFTER ALL, A "LIFETIME"
2001-02-06, Exterior Lighting
THE HEAD LIGHT LENS IS FOGGED AND IS DIMINISHING THE LIGHT FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. *SLC
1998-02-17, Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE GETTING CLOUDY, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT BEING TRANSMITTED. THESE ARE COMPOUND LENSES THAT MANUFACTURER FINALLY ELIMINATED. *AK
1997-04-16, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
INTERMITTENT HARD-PULL TO ONE SIDE DUE TO ABS VALVE ACTUATOR FAILURE. *AK

1991 Jaguar Sovereign questions

Does the 1991 Jaguar Sovereign have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Jaguar Sovereign: Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (3), Seat Belts (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Jaguar Sovereign has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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