Total Complaints
2 filings
JAGUAR XJ6 · model year
1987 JAGUAR XJ6
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1987JAGUARXJ6 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1987 XJ6 is engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 1987 XJ6. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20051219FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING GASOLINE FROM THE STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY LEAKS HEAVILY FORMING PUDDLES OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT AREA. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, BUT NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK UPDATED 2/13/2006 - *NM
Mileage: 5,000
20010814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
WHEN REPLACING THE FAN CLUCH CONSUMER NOTICED CRACK IN FAN. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE FAN.*AK CONSUMER STATES 4 MAJOR CRACKS IN THE FAN BASE, 2 PROGRESSING INTO THE BLADES. *SLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1987 JAGUAR XJ6 have?▼
The 1987 JAGUAR XJ6 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 JAGUAR XJ6?▼
The most-complained component for the 1987 JAGUAR XJ6 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1987 JAGUAR XJ6 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.