1987 Jaguar XJ6

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1987 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:19.181Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

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 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 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 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 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 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 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

1987: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Dt: the contact states when the engine is running gasoline from the storage tank assembly leaks heavily forming puddles of gasoline underneath the vehicle along with the passenger seat area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-19

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing fan.

Show complaint excerpts

When replacing the fan cluch consumer noticed crack in fan. Consumer had to replace fan.*ak consumer states 4 major cracks in the fan base, 2 progressing into the blades.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-07-22Defect petitionClosed 1988-08-10 Steering
  2. I
    1989-08-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-23 ABS failure
  3. I
    1990-03-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-09-29 Fuel tank leakage

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Jaguar XJ6?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 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.