MYRModel Year Report

1989 Jaguar XJ6

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1989 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:37.013Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar XJ6 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 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 complaints 1998 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1989: 17 complaints
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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.

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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, 20130301

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, 20091202

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, 20080124

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.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN MOVIN TRANSMISSION PAWL TO REVERSE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, MAKING CONSUMER LOSE CONTROL. CONSUMEER COULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000727

THE ACCELERATOR PEDEL STICKS WHILE THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960124

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

I 19890815 — PE (closed 19891023)

ABS FAILURE

I 19891023 — EA (closed 19900628)

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL

R 19900702 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900702 — exterior lighting

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 O

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.

Campaign 90V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930504 — PE (closed 19931104)

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE

R 19940221 — seat belts

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 PO

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 SYSTE

Campaign 93V179000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V024000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V179000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.