1985 Jaguar XJ6

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1985 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:56.594Z

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.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 3 complaints 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 complaint 1998 2000: 1 complaint
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 10 complaints 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 2000: 1 complaint 2000
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1985: 4 complaints

View as data table
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

4 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

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Show complaint excerpts

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, 2000-05-19

Gas tank leak, and radio has short in it so it drains the battery, which has been replaced and alternator has been checked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-20

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, 2005-09-19

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-09-29 Fuel tank leakage

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.

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, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Jaguar XJ6 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.