1990 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1990 Jaguar XJ6 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).

2Recalls
10Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1990 Jaguar XJ6 recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 93V179Nov 1, 199352,102 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Recall 89V235Dec 26, 19891,284 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Jaguar XJ6 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts7
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1

What owners report

2011-08-16, Seat Belts
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. AFTER 15 MONTHS, JAGUAR OFFERED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR $ 5,350 IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND THEN DROPPED THE PRICE TO $3,675 IN DECEMBER 2010. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 93V179000. *JB
2005-02-04, Seat Belts
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V179000 CONCERNING PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK
2005-02-04, Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT FUNCTION, DEPRIVING CONSUMER OF PROTECTION IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER.
2001-12-14, Seat Belts
JAGUAR COPRATE HAS ACKNOWLEGED PROBLEM WITH DEALER..NO HELP IN SIGHT..THE CORPRATE OFFICE SAYS VEHICLE MUST BE FIXED BY DEALER OR WILL NOT WARRANTY FOR SEAT BELT. *AK
2000-04-18, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN SHIFTING FROM "PARK" TO "DRIVE" VEHICLE BOLTED AHEAD AT FULL ACCELERATION WITHOUT MY TOUCHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. APPLIED FULL BRAKE PEDAL WITH NO EFFECT AND COULD ONLY STOP VEHICLE BY TURNING OFF IGNITION WITH KEY. JAGUAR DEALER ADVISED ME THAT "BUILD UP OF CARBON AROUND THROTTLE LINKAGE" CAUSED THE PROBLEM. EXTREMELY LUCKY TO HAVE SUFFERED NO INJURIES TO ANYONE OR COLLISION DAMAGE. VEHICLE TRAVELED 75 FEET ACROSS BUSY INTERSECTION AT VERY HIGH SPEED BEFORE I COULD STOP IT. *AK

1990 Jaguar XJ6 questions

Does the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Jaguar XJ6: Seat Belts; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Jaguar XJ6?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Jaguar XJ6 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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