1996 Jaguar XJ6: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control; the 1995 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Involved in car accident where my vehicle was totalled and where the drivers side airbag never inflated, functioned at all and was defective. Vehicle was on service road in motion”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2015
“Rear end (differential) problem. When driving at about 40 miles an hour you can hear a roaring noise from the rear end (sounds like a truck instead of a luxury vehicle). This supposedly was fixed by prior service, however the problem still exist and service technician admittedly hear the same noise that again has been reported over and over since purchasing the car.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2003
“Transmission (limp home mode). Coming to a stop exiting the ramp the car shuts off, and when started again the transmission light is on, and limp home mode. This was taken in for service and the technician said no codes where presented in the computer to indicate a problem therfore they reset it and said it just beacuse of a sudden stop.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2003
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“Brakes (soft brake pedal) when pressing the brake pedal it goes too close to the floor. This supposedly has been adjusted by the technician. However service states that this is normal for this type of car and the problem still exists.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2003
“Accelerator sticks. This has been repeatedly reported to the service department that services my car and I reported it to jaguarusa. This is a serious issue that needs attention for jaguar to fix.via my research there was a recall for 1997 models via the NHTSA but not for the 96 models. Please assist in this matter. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2003
“After vehicle has been driven and standing still for a few minutes engine check light illuminated and stayed on. Vehicle showed no other sign of a problem. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.*ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2002
“While driving vehicle stalled out, consumer stated the throttle malfunctioned.*ak consumer received a recall leter after already experiencing the problem with the vehicle stalling out, the dealer then informed the consumer that the recalled part was not available.*slc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2001
“When in stop and go traffic vehicle stalls/ shuts off without prior warning. Then,after she turned vehicle on dashboard. Stated transmission was in limp mode, and engine check light was on. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · May 2001
“In reverse I was backing into my carport. When I needed more gas the throttle hung and it made it impossible to control and I backed thur the wall and into the kitchen approx 4 feet inside taking out my doors and kitchen cabinets the stove and other valuables, at approx 20 plus mph the throttle had hung up before in forward but never in reverse.I was hurt and the car recieved rear end damage but im really concerned about other people having this problem and killing someone if anyone had been behind the car or in my kitchen they could have been killed. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2000
“Failure of the temperature sensor causes the engine to stop dead without warning. This happened twice before the problem was fixed. I was lucky not to be in a vulnerable situation!*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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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Is the 1996 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1996 Jaguar XJ6. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 1996 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.