CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Jaguar XJ6 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports).
0Recalls
6Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your XJ6?
1997 Jaguar XJ6 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6.
Most common 1997 Jaguar XJ6 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
"UNCONTROLLED RAPID ACCELERATION" ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. *AK
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
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 EVERY 5000-1000 MILES. WE HAD THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED 10 MONTHS AGO AND ONLY DROVE THE CARR APPROX. 2200 MILES SINCE. WE WERE NOT TOLD THIS NEEDED REGULAR MAINT. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PART WAS CLEANED AND SHOULD BE OKAY. NEVER WOULD WE HAVE PURCHASED A CAR KNOWING THAT THERE WAS A CHRONIC SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. EVERY SERVICE REP. WE SPOKE TO AKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE HANDLED HUND
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED IT IS LOWER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING BOTH PEDALS TO BECOME ENGAGED AT TIMES RESULTING IN THE CAR JUMPING FORWARD.
ENGINE STALLED DUE TO FAILED IGNITION COIL.
1997 Jaguar XJ6 questions
Does the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jaguar XJ6?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (4), Electrical System (2), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.
Other Jaguar XJ6 years
2000 Jaguar XJ61998 Jaguar XJ61996 Jaguar XJ61995 Jaguar XJ61994 Jaguar XJ61993 Jaguar XJ61992 Jaguar XJ61991 Jaguar XJ61990 Jaguar XJ6