MYRModel Year Report

1986 Jaguar XJ6

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1986 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:48.847Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

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 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 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 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 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 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 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

1986: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

2 of 3 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle design did not include undercoating application under the vehicle which resulted in the engine rusting out. (Attorney for consumer).

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-21

Undercoating applied on the underside of the vehicle was not applied due to design resulting in engine rusting out. (Attorney for consumer).

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-21

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving on highway tread separated completely from tire, causing damage to vehicle. Vehicle is a 1987, Jaguar, XJ6 tire info:driver's rear P215/70R15 tire, mileage unknown, DOT-EJ34JLL0101, not original tires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-29

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

1986 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Jaguar XJ6?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 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.