1990 Jaguar XJ6: problems, recalls and reliability

2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1993

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest XJ6 years (#5 of 5 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 10 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Seat Belts6 complaints

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)1 complaint

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)1 complaint

“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2009

“Driver's seat belt did not function, depriving consumer of protection if involved in an accident. Manufacturer was informed by consumer.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2004

“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2000

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“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 1999

“Driver's door locking switch on door latch went bad & broke. Would go up/down while driving. Also, while driving seat belt came undone & consumer went against the steering wheel. This had caused an interference in driving for the driver. Would have to shut vehicle off just to get the seat belts to retract. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Jan 1999

“Consumer was parked in driveway, turned on the engine, shifted from park to drive, and all of a sudden vehicle accelerated and took off. Damages caused to property wall and another house. Dealer/manufacturer were contacted. *ak *ml”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 1998

“When seat belt retracts it goes across the steering wheel, causing wheel to steer, making steering difficult. Dealer contacted ,and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1998

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 2 campaigns

SEAT BELTS93V179000 · Nov 1993

THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.

Remedy: JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER89V235000 · Dec 1989

HEAD OF REAR CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULD BREAK OFF, LEAVING ONLY BOLT SHANK IN PLACE.

Remedy: MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLT.

How other years compare

1990 (this page)10 complaints · 2 recalls 199114 complaints · 2 recalls 199214 complaints · 2 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Jaguar XJ6. The most complained-about area is seat belts.

Does the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 have open recalls?

2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.