1987 Jaguar XJ6
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
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
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.
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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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1988-07-22Defect petitionClosed 1988-08-10 Steering
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1989-08-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-23 ABS failure
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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.