MYRModel Year Report

1989 Jaguar XJ6

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1989 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:49:06.278Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1989

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 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 17 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 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 17 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 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 17 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

1989: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

7 of 17 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1989 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor mechanism failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passive belt system needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-01

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that both of the automatic seat belts in the front seat failed to function properly. The motor would not move back and forth as it should have when the doors were open and closed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-02

We own a 1989 Jaguar XJ6 and the automatic seat belts do not retract everytime the door is closed. Several years ago the belts were replaced by our local dealer but now the problem is the electronic control module.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-24

Service brakes

6 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

When movin transmission pawl to reverse vehicle took off, making consumer lose control. Consumeer could not stop and crashed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-27

The accelerator pedel sticks while the car is in reverse. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-24

Structure

1 of 17 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Power train

1 of 17 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-08-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-23 ABS failure
  2. I
    1989-10-23Engineering analysisClosed 1990-06-28 Anti-lock brakes fail
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1993-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-04 Passive restraint failure
  6. R
    1994-02-21Seat belts93V179000 The normal lockup function of the automatic (Passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various…

    Remedy: Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (Passive) belt…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 90V024000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 93V179000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Jaguar XJ6?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 have?
3 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.