Jaguar Xj6 1990
Model Xj6 made in 1990 by Jaguar got 14 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 4.0, ffs engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Premium | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.0, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Premium | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V179000 | JAGUAR MOTORS, INC. | from 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 52102 | 02/21/1994 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 11/01/1993 | 11/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; passive restraints; belts.vehicle description: sedan and coupe passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V235000 | JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC. | from 05/01/1989 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1284 | ODI | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 12/26/1989 | 01/04/1990 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The break in the rear brake caliper fixing bolt couldresult in an increase in stopping distances, and could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Manufacturer will replace defective bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear caliper bolt.vehicle category: pasenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| PE93042 | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/04/1993 | 11/04/1993 | PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE | 93V179000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| 1990 jaguar xj6. consumer writes in regards to repairs to the passive restraint system *tgw the consumer stated for over two years, dating back to june 9, 2009, he has attempted to get the inoperative passive restraint system fixed. jaguar informed the consumer there was no vendor for the part. after 15 months, jaguar offered to purchase the vehicle for $ 5,350 in september 2010 and then dropped the price to $3,675 in december 2010. the consumer referenced recall # 93v179000. *jb | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 93v179000 concerning passive restraint belts. no parts were available.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt did not function, depriving consumer of protection if involved in an accident. manufacturer was informed by consumer. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/15/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Jaguar coprate has acknowleged problem with dealer..no help in sight..the corprate office says vehicle must be fixed by dealer or will not warranty for seat belt. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/21/1999 | 3 | ||
| Driver's door locking switch on door latch went bad & broke. would go up/down while driving. also, while driving seat belt came undone & consumer went against the steering wheel. this had caused an interference in driving for the driver. would have to shut vehicle off just to get the seat belts to retract. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| When seat belt retracts it goes across the steering wheel, causing wheel to steer, making steering difficult. dealer contacted ,and cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| Passenger side seat belt is broken. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/01/1990 | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/21/1999 | 3 | ||
| Driver's door locking switch on door latch went bad & broke. would go up/down while driving. also, while driving seat belt came undone & consumer went against the steering wheel. this had caused an interference in driving for the driver. would have to shut vehicle off just to get the seat belts to retract. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/03/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1989 | |
| When shifting from park to drive vehicle bolted ahead at full acceleration without my touching accelerator pedal. applied full brake pedal with no effect and could only stop vehicle by turning off ignition with key. jaguar dealer advised me that build up of carbon around throttle linkage caused the problem. extremely lucky to have suffered no injuries to anyone or collision damage. vehicle traveled 75 feet across busy intersection at very high speed before i could stop it. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 10/16/1990 | ||
| Consumer was parked in driveway, turned on the engine, shifted from park to drive, and all of a sudden vehicle accelerated and took off. damages caused to property wall and another house. dealer/manufacturer were contacted. *ak *ml | |||