MYRModel Year Report

1985 Jaguar XJ6

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1985 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:16:24.688Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJ6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 10 complaints 1991: 14 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1985: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19854
19863
19872
198810
198917
199010
199114
199214
19938
19944
199511
199620
19976
19981
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE INJURY
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THIS 85 XJ6 JAGUAR WAS BROUGHT TO MY SHOP FOR REPAIR.THE LEFT REAR GAS TANK STARTED TO LEAK AFTER I PUT 2.00 IN GAS IN THE TANK. MY SHOP WAS HIRERD TO REPAIR THE TANK. THE LEAK WAS IN THE (SEAM) OF THE TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000519

GAS TANK LEAK, AND RADIO HAS SHORT IN IT SO IT DRAINS THE BATTERY, WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED AND ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN CHECKED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20070220

RIGHT FUEL TANK IS LEAKING ON 1985 JAGUAR XJ6. WHEN FUEL FILLER CAP WAS REMOVED, LOTS OF PRESSURE INSIDE GAS TANK WAS RELIEVED, AND RATE OF FUEL LEAK SLOWED, BUT DID NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050919

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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WE COULDN'T EVEN DRIVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, YET THESE PEOPLE WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT THE FACT THAT THEY KNOWINGLY SOLD US A LEMON

NHTSA ODI report, 20010119

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19900314 — PE (closed 19900929)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Jaguar XJ6?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Jaguar XJ6 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.