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1995 Jaguar XJ6: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006

1
recalls
11
owner complaints
1
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

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

1 fire report

Common problems

Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 11 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.
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints
Interior Lighting1 complaint
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)1 complaint
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)1 complaint
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)1 complaint
When attempting accelerate vehicle would not move due to the throttle plate being stuck. *ts the idle plate became stuck at idle and as a result the vehicle moved very slowly. This was the sixth time this happened. Each time the dealer cleaned the throttle assembly. After the fifth incident the dealer no longer accepted financial responsibility on behalf of jaguar. They tried to convince the consumer that a sticking throttle was a normal the condition that required periodic maintenance every 10000 miles. *nmOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2005
Interior lights stay on when vehicle goes off. Consumer has to disconnect the battery for the interior lights to go off. This failure drained the battery. This problem is caused by an electrical system failure. *akOwner report · Interior Lighting · Dec 2003
The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on 2 occasions regarding the recall for the slight hesitation the vehicle experienced, however the problem recurred. There was also a chronic intermittent problem with the brakes, the vehicle made a hissing sound and was slow to stop, which caused the consumer to rear end another vehicle, the consumer was told the vacuum booster pump was defective, and another mechanic informed the consumer the vehicle did not have a vaccine booster pump and it was just a characteristic of the vehicle. Mr *ts *jbOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2002
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The vechicle floods and the accelerator pedal is very hard/ sticks at any speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and egr valve was replaced, but the problem continues. Please describe details. *akOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 1998
Designer of brakes for jaguar changed specs of brakes, causing braking problems, also brake pads replaced with updated version. *skdOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1995
Consumer would like jaguar to correct a performance problem with his 1995 jaguar xj6. *ph 1996 jaguar xj6 is experiencing problems with persistent idle instability which often results in the vehicle quitting during normal operation. Consumer is requesting help in getting the performance problem corrected. *mr *nmOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer started vehicle up in the morning and applied accelerator and there was no communication between the pedal or fuel line until the vehicle heats u. Mechanic stated, in order to unlock the mechanism, consumer has to move the linkage to the throttle.*akOwner report · Vehicle Speed Control

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE06E043000 · May 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Jaguar XJ6. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.

Does the 1995 Jaguar XJ6 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. 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.