1997 Jaguar XJ6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Jaguar XJ6. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 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).
Owner complaints
6 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
"Uncontrolled rapid acceleration" on private property. *ak
- Air bags · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While parking vehicle it suddenly accelerated at a high speed due to the throttle sticking. The air bags deployed and broke consumer's finger. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
This IS a safety hazard. Dealer acknowledges this IS ongoing in jaguars until corrected in 2001.often there IS no response to pressure on the gas pedal and then suddenly the car will jump forward. Problem with gas pedals sticking not disclosed at time of purchase. Dealership says maint. Needed…
This IS a safety hazard. Dealer acknowledges this IS ongoing in jaguars until corrected in 2001.often there IS no response to pressure on the gas pedal and then suddenly the car will jump forward. Problem with gas pedals sticking not disclosed at time of purchase. Dealership says maint. Needed every 5000-1000 miles. We had the problem addressed 10 months ago and only drove the carr approx. 2200 miles since. we were not told this needed regular maint. We were told that the part was cleaned and should be okay. Never would we have purchased a car knowing that there was a chronic safety problem with the gas pedal sticking. every service rep. We spoke to aknowledges that they have handled hundreds of these problems. Why wasn't there a recall or disclosure?*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
When the brake pedal IS depressed it IS lower than the accelerator pedal causing both pedals to become engaged at times resulting in the car jumping forward.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine stalled due to failed ignition coil.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Suspension › Front · Vehicle speed control
Consumer states that vehicle vibrates/engine surges and computer glitches. gas flows into the cylinder head down to the oil pan. Owner tried to take car through the lemon law. *ak
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.
- 10228531DVD software update
- 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
Every Jaguar XJ6 model year
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