Total Complaints
19 filings
JAGUAR XJ6 · model year
1991 JAGUAR XJ6
19 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991JAGUARXJ6 carries 19 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, 1 injury, 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 1991 XJ6 is seat belts with 4 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (2) and structure:body (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 1991 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.
19
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
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 |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20161127SEAT 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
20130307SEAT 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
20100709SEAT 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
Mileage: 184,000
20090504SEAT 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 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.
Mileage: 97,000
20050819SEAT 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
Mileage: 126,121
20030718SEAT 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
20011101CrashPOWER 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
20010604SERVICE 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
19991103SUSPENSION:REAR
NO SUMMARY
19980626SUSPENSION: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
19960829SUSPENSION: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
19960621CrashVEHICLE 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
19960509ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY REPLACED. *SD
19960509SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
19960509POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM. *SD
19950713STRUCTURE:BODY
LOOSE SPOILER.
19950713EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL LENSE REPLACED.
19950713EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FOG LIGHTS FAILED. *SKD
19950713VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 JAGUAR XJ6 have?▼
The 1991 JAGUAR XJ6 has 19 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 JAGUAR XJ6?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 JAGUAR XJ6 is SEAT BELTS with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 1991 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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