1991 Jaguar XJ6

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1991 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:30:08.342Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
1

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 1990: 10 complaints 1991: 14 complaints 1991 14 1992: 14 complaints 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 1990: 10 complaints 1991: 14 complaints 1991 14 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 1990: 10 complaints 1990 1991: 14 complaints 1991 14 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

1991: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

6 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and front.

Show complaint excerpts

DOT reports there is a recall on the seat belt system in the jag and recommends taking to dealer for repairs (Free). According to the official Jaguar web site this only applies to 1995 vehicles and newer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-27

The retractable seat belts for my 1991 Jaguar do not operate. The seat belts are suppose to have a liftime warranty. I was placed on a waiting list the Jaguar of tampa, fl 4/20 2009.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-07

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the cables for the seat belt module were replaced according to a recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-04

Suspension

3 of 14 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and shock absorber.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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Wife parked car, notice another space, started & put car in drive, car accelerated, applied brakes, brakes failed to stop car, slammed into another…

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-21

Service brakes

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.

CRASH
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A young child was able to knock the shift lever from park into gear without a key being present or locked.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-01

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-05-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-11-04 Passive restraint failure
  2. 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…

  3. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V179000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Jaguar XJ6?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 have?
2 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.