1988 Jaguar XJ6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1988 Jaguar XJ6. Newest first.
High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.
Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may allow the cars front suspension to settle ontothe bump stop on one side.
Remedy
Install revised specification front suspension spring pan fixings.
Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Possible loss of stop lamps and failure of cruisecontrol to disengage in the normal manner may result in an accident.
Remedy
Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.
Owner complaints
10 complaints2 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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
- Tires › Tread/belt
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
No summary
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist · Suspension › Rear
Hydraulic system for power brakes and rear suspension repeat failures with each repair. Loss of brakes
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake failure.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS wheel sensors failed, causing wheels to lock up. *Dsh
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Vehicle speed control
Power steering leak. *Dsh
- Structure › Body › Door
Door handles cannot be opened from the outside. First on the drivers door now on the back left and now on the front passenger. Please explain. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Passive restraint failure
There is no summary currently available
- Anti-lock brakes fail
There is no summary currently available
- ABS failure
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212857Mongoose Update.
- 10212845Attachment.
- 10212844Attachment.
- 10212843Attachment.
- 10212838Image.
- 10212837Image.
- 10146032A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 1014603118C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030SIM card activation issues
- 10146029InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
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