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1988 Jaguar XJ6

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
10
Latest Oct 17, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 8, 1990
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
3
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
2
3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1988 Jaguar XJ6, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and fuel system categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 3 NHTSA investigations name it; and 12 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes642.9%
  • Driver assistance214.3%
  • Fuel system214.3%
  • Body & structure17.1%
  • Steering17.1%
  • Suspension17.1%
  • Tires & wheels17.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
90V023000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Feb 8, 1990
38,315 units potentially affected
The defect: HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
The risk: LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The remedy: INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.View on NHTSA.gov
90V024000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Feb 8, 1990
29,000 units potentially affected
The defect: BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
The risk: THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.View on NHTSA.gov
88V018000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Feb 12, 1988
16,000 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
The risk: THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
The remedy: INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
JAGUAR CARSView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE93042ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE

Opened May 4, 1993
Closed Nov 4, 1993

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTSLed to recall 93V179000
EA90004ClosedEngineering Analysis

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL

Opened Oct 23, 1989
Closed Jun 28, 1990

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 90V023000
PE89153ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

ABS FAILURE

Opened Aug 15, 1989
Closed Oct 23, 1989

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 10
Brakes
Filed Oct 17, 2008
Crash reported3 injuries reported

I HAVE A JAGUAR XJ6 1988 FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS I NEVER USE IT UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. I BECAME INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AROUND DEC. 15 2007. THE POLICE SAY THAT IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I WAS MOVING TO FLORDIA DURING THAT TIME I DID NOT FIGHT THE CASE BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT I HAVE NOW AM USING IT MORE OFTEN. BUT I ALWAYS NOTICE THAT THIS CAR HAVE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I THOUGH THAT IT WAS THE BREAK PAD BUT IS NO IN GOOD CONDITION. LOOKING OVER THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THIS CAR HAS A RECALL FOR A LONG TIME WHICH I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT. WHY I WAS NEVER AWARE OF THIS. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10245834
Incident
Dec 14, 2007
Mileage
67,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 6, 2007

TIRE BEGAN TO CAUSE VIBRATION CAUSED BY THREAD SEPARATION. EVENTUALLY ALL FOUR OF A NEW SET OF COOPER LIFELINER TOURER 205/70/R15 HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FAILURE CAUSE LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT SPEED. TIRE WAS REPLACED BUT SUBSEQUENT TIRES CONTINUE TO FAIL. *TR

NHTSA ID
10195501
Incident
May 30, 2006
Brakes
Filed Nov 9, 1999

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ID
714553
BrakesSuspension
Filed Jul 21, 1999

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES

NHTSA ID
708906
Fuel system
Filed Jun 1, 1998

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OWNER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GREEN FLUID UNDER THE CAR ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ACCUMULATOR FLUID LEAKED OUT FROM ONE SIDE COMPLETELY, AND WAS LEAKING VERY FAST FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 90V02400, BRAKES/HYDRAULIC: SWITCH BRAKE LIGHT. *AK

NHTSA ID
823819
Incident
May 28, 1998
Brakes
Filed Apr 9, 1998

ABS BRAKE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
534162
Driver assistance
Filed May 12, 1996
Crash reported

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD

NHTSA ID
504440
Incident
May 12, 1996
BrakesDriver assistanceFuel system+1 more
Filed Mar 13, 1996

POWER STEERING LEAK. *DSH

NHTSA ID
502209
Incident
Jan 1, 1994

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Attachment.

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Attachment.

SSM59597Attachme

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Attachment.

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

EQUIPMENT

SIM card activation issues

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

EQUIPMENT

InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jaguar XJ6 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2000100—
1998100—
1997610—
1996201046.0
1995111044.5
1994410—
1993810—
1992142150.1
1991142154.2
1990102153.3
1989173360.7
1988Viewing104363.3
1987203—
1986301—
1985401—
1984101—
1983101—
1982021—
1981011—
1980010—
1979030—
1978030—
1977030—
1976040—
1975030—
1974010—
1973010—
1972010—
1970010—
1969010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.