1989 Jaguar XJ6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Jaguar XJ6. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
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.
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.
Owner complaints
17 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor mechanism failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passive belt system needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that they no longer manufactured the parts needed…
TL* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor mechanism failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passive belt system needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that they no longer manufactured the parts needed for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage IS 148,000. updated 04-05-13 *bf
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the seat belt was broken. The vehicle was involved in recall 93v179000 (seat belts) but because of the age of the vehicle, the manufacturer no longer manufactured the part needed for repair. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
- Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6L. The contact stated that the front passenger side seatbelt motor failed. The dealer advised that they would repair the vehicle according to the lifetime warranty yet the parts needed for repairs were not readily available. The vehicle was repaired by the…
TL* the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6L. The contact stated that the front passenger side seatbelt motor failed. The dealer advised that they would repair the vehicle according to the lifetime warranty yet the parts needed for repairs were not readily available. The vehicle was repaired by the contact's private mechanic. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000.
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that both of the automatic seat belts in the front seat failed to function properly. The motor would not move back and forth as it should have when the doors were open and closed. Recall 93v179000, seat belts IS related to the failure…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that both of the automatic seat belts in the front seat failed to function properly. The motor would not move back and forth as it should have when the doors were open and closed. Recall 93v179000, seat belts IS related to the failure; however, the dealer was unable to repair the vehicle since they did not have the parts in stock. The manufacturer stated that the parts were difficult to get due to the age of the vehicle. Most recently, the parts were available for the passenger side but not the driver side. He was not notified that the passenger side parts were available at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 163,572 and the failure mileage was approximately 135,000 updated 02/18/10. *Lj the consumer stated the upper portion of the seat belt does hot hold. Updated 09/16/10
- Seat belts › Front
We own a 1989 jaguar XJ6 and the automatic seat belts do not retract everytime the door IS closed. Several years ago the belts were replaced by our local dealer but now the problem IS the electronic control module. the deal stated he cannot get parts any longer. what options do we have? I'm sure someone makes after market lap belts that are not motorized. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. the contact stated that the low fluid indicator light illuminated. he also learned from a mechanic that the brake accumulator switch was leaking hydraulic fluid, which activates the power brakes. while driving 55 mph, the low fluid indicator light…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jaguar XJ6. the contact stated that the low fluid indicator light illuminated. he also learned from a mechanic that the brake accumulator switch was leaking hydraulic fluid, which activates the power brakes. while driving 55 mph, the low fluid indicator light illuminated and the brakes failed. the mechanic replaced the master cylinder for $600, but the failure persisted. the contact took the vehicle back where it was diagnosed with the same failure as noted in recall # 90v023000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). however, the safety recall repair free period has expired for his vehicle. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage IS 92,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. updated 08/09/07. *Jb
- Seat belts
Automatic seat belt works intermittently. When getting in vehicle seat belt will get struck. while sitting in vehicle it will sometimes start working, and sometimes may not work for a while. contact dealer, and dealer stated can't fix when seat belt IS working.
- Seat belts
Automatic seatbelt works intermittently, there was a recall in 1993 with a lifetime guarantee. Dealer and jaguar company refused to honor warranty.*ak consumer paid for jaguar to clean the module, however this did not remedy the problem, jaguar still refuses any responsibility. *slc
- Power train › Axle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake system failed multiple times-abs system repeatedly and disc brakes seem to have no hydraulics-pedal hard as a rock. ABS sensor comes on intermittantly even when no obvious problem w/abs, yet ABS fails often-especially under heavy braking. electrical: car would die while in operation yet…
Brake system failed multiple times-abs system repeatedly and disc brakes seem to have no hydraulics-pedal hard as a rock. ABS sensor comes on intermittantly even when no obvious problem w/abs, yet ABS fails often-especially under heavy braking. electrical: car would die while in operation yet alternator tests fine. car would not start after sitting-sometimes hours-sometimes days. car seems to have elec drain from unknown source. car been to four different service centers w/ over $3K spent. car been undriveable for over 18 months. car has had three new batteries installed as it continues to ruin batteries as a result of problem. seat belts-passenger side auto sliding chest belt would often get stuck and not close or open-this was intermittant until it finally stayed stuck in middle of track. rear seat belt has never operated properly. heating/cooling-orig entire module was replaced and 2ND one failed (over $2K). Switch does not always turn on any flow and makes clicking sound. water leaks all over feet of driver and passenger-continued to be told it IS "clogged" and yet immediately drains even after repeated repair. virtually no air flow from any fan settings. sliding control has never operated with either of the modules. heated seats not operable. rear end-entire rear end collapsed on car while driving at approx 40 mph-caused accident/off road track- but no damage to others property. axle and numerous parts required replacement totaling approx $4K. windshield motor-the "parking" and relay of back and forth was not proper and then motor went out on wiper assy leaving no operation of system security system/keyless entry-security system would go on and off on its own andwould not properly work when keyless entry used. Keyless entry not working properly-not disengaging door locks resulting in lock out of car-when accompanied w/security problem-was unable to get car started-it was temp disconnected to attempt to make car driveable. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
The exterior door handles have failed on all four doors at least twice and three times on the front driver and passenger dooors. the door handle when engaged will not open thereby creating a major safety issue if a person or persons become trapped and someone tries to open the doors via the…
The exterior door handles have failed on all four doors at least twice and three times on the front driver and passenger dooors. the door handle when engaged will not open thereby creating a major safety issue if a person or persons become trapped and someone tries to open the doors via the exterior door handles. several repair persons at different locations have all indicated to me that jaguar IS aware of this safety problem but has not tried to correct it. service director - robby harrison at overseas motors says that they can only continue to replace the defective door handles but they have no way of correcting the problem and therefore I would have to continue to bring my vehicle in for repairs. contact was made with jaguar at 1-800-452-4827, ext. 8088 where I was told that they would not correct the problem because the dealership had corrected it once.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
When movin transmission pawl to reverse vehicle took off, making consumer lose control. Consumeer could not stop and crashed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving at any speed the charge switch keeps going out, causing the hydraulic fluid to flow out of the vehicle from the brakes. also, when driving and applying the brakes they become very hard, and do not stop vehicle. this IS the third time the consumer has had problems with the brakes. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes continually fail.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Right front ABS brakes failed.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door latches failed so that doors will not open from the outside.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Recall #90v024000 consumer IS second owner, had it fix under the first owner but still having the problem .*ak consumer has replaced the switch twice in two years, when it fails it causes consumer to lose brake pressure, also leaks fluid. *slc
- Vehicle speed control
The accelerator pedel sticks while the car IS in reverse. Please describe. 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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