Total Complaints
14 filings
JAGUAR XJ6 · model year
1988 JAGUAR XJ6
14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1988JAGUARXJ6 carries 14 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 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 1988 XJ6 is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by structure:body:door (1) and steering:hydraulic power assist system (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 1988 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.
14
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20081017CrashSERVICE 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 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
Mileage: 67,000
20070706TIRES: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
19991109SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NO SUMMARY
19990721SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
19990721SUSPENSION:REAR
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
19980601FUEL 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
19980409SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
19960601CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD
19960509SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ABS WHEEL SENSORS FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. *DSH
19960417STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER STEERING LEAK. *DSH
19960417VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT SHUT OFF.
19960417FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL DOOR RELEASE FAILED.
19960417EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CENTER BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.
19950613STRUCTURE: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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 have?▼
The 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 has 14 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6?▼
The most-complained component for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR and STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Is the 1988 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.
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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.
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