1988 Jaguar XJ6
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1988
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel injection system.
Tires
1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tire began to cause vibration caused by thread separation. Eventually all four of a new set of cooper lifeliner tourer 205/70/R15 had tread separation. Failure cause lack of control of vehicle at speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-06
Suspension
1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1987-07-17Exterior lighting87V105000 Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.
Remedy: Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.
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1988-03-02Suspension88V018000 Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion.
Remedy: Install revised specification front suspension spring pan fixings.
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1989-08-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-23 ABS failure
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1989-10-23Engineering analysisClosed 1990-06-28 Anti-lock brakes fail
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1990-07-02Service brakes, hydraulic90V023000 High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.
Remedy: Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.
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1990-07-02Exterior lighting90V024000 Brake accumulator switch which controls hydraulic fluid flow to and from the engine driven pump, could leak, causing loss of fluid in the power brake assist system. This leak is also in the vicinity…
Remedy: Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.
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1993-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-04 Passive restraint failure
Buy-smart checklist
1988 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 87V105000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 88V018000 · Suspension
- Recall 90V023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 90V024000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1988 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 1988 Jaguar XJ6?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1988 Jaguar XJ6 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.