Jaguar Xj6 1991
Model Xj6 made in 1991 by Jaguar got 20 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and power train. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has one 4.0, ffs engine.
Model 1991
| 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 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | JAGUAR CARS LTD | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Battery replaced. *sd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Fog lights failed. *skd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Left front turn signal lense replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/27/2001 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| A young child was able to knock the shift lever from park into gear without a key being present or locked.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Differential problem. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 04/20/2009 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 97000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 126121 | 1 | 02/01/1999 |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Loose spoiler. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/10/1993 | 3 | 12/01/1991 | |
| No summary | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/18/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| 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 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/28/1996 | |||
| Wife parked car, notice another space, started & put car in drive, car accelerated, applied brakes, brakes failed to stop car, slammed into another car | |||
| 04/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | CHERRY HILL | 08034 | CHERRY HILL CLASSIC CARS | 856-424-5300 |
| TX | MCALLEN | BARRETT JAQUAR | 9569684029 |