1991 Jaguar XJ6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Jaguar XJ6. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
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).
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.
Owner complaints
14 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
Dot reports there IS a recall on the seat belt system in the jag and recommends taking to dealer for repairs (free). According to the official jaguar web site this only applies to 1995 vehicles and newer. The motor winch gets stuck and now a component of the assembly has broken off. Please help. Thank you. *tr
- Seat belts
The retractable seat belts for my 1991 jaguar do not operate. The seat belts are suppose to have a liftime warranty. I was placed on a waiting list the jaguar of tampa, fl 4/20 2009. I checked with them this morning 03/07/2013 and was told yes I was still on their waiting list for these seat belts.…
The retractable seat belts for my 1991 jaguar do not operate. The seat belts are suppose to have a liftime warranty. I was placed on a waiting list the jaguar of tampa, fl 4/20 2009. I checked with them this morning 03/07/2013 and was told yes I was still on their waiting list for these seat belts. I haven't driven my car since.it sits waiting for the seat belts since 4/19/2009. I have lost the use of my wifes car for going on four years. *tr
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that nhtsa recall campaign ID number: 93v179000, seat belts was related to his vin. The dealer stated that they don't have the part to repair the seat belt. The contact was waiting on the part for two years. The failure mileage was 184000 and the current mileage was 191000. Updated 09/07/10. *Lj updated 09/14/10*jb
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 jaguar XJ6. the contact stated that the cables for the seat belt module were replaced according to a recall. currently, the restraint module IS faulty and causing the seat belt to extend across the steering wheel while the contact IS driving. he feels this IS very…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 jaguar XJ6. the contact stated that the cables for the seat belt module were replaced according to a recall. currently, the restraint module IS faulty and causing the seat belt to extend across the steering wheel while the contact IS driving. he feels this IS very dangerous and a safety issue because the seat belt can become tangled up with the steering wheel and cause a crash. the manufacturer will not repair the seat belt module under warranty. the current mileage was 140,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Dt: the consumer stated 1991 jaguar XJ6 was having a problem with the seat belts not retracting all the way back. this happened for about 6 months. The consumer took the car to the dealership to be checked. The motor in the seat belts was replaced , and currently were not working again. The manufacturer has not been called. *ak
- Seat belts › Front
Consumerhad received recall notice 93v179000 for front seat belts. Had taken vehicle to dealership for repairs. Was informed by mechanic parts had to be reordered over 2 weeks ago , june 2003. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
A young child was able to knock the shift lever from park into gear without a key being present or locked.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle has ABS system that on a dry road brakes will lock up on driver's front wheel. This IS a safety feature that comes with vehicle, but consumer feels it endangers his life. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
No summary
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Consumer complaining of replacing rear shocks every 42,000 miles on the hydraulic leveling system, this problem also occurs with other models as well. Manufacturer was notified, but nothing has been done. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Failure of the rear suspension, causing the rear of the vehicle to drop.*ak consumer states dealer will not assist them, vehicle has not been fixed. *slc
- Vehicle speed control
Wife parked car, notice another space, started & put car in drive, car accelerated, applied brakes, brakes failed to stop car, slammed into another car
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Differential problem. *Sd
- Exterior lighting › Fog lights · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Structure › Body · Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control.
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
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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