MYRModel Year Report

1997 Jaguar XJ6

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1997 Jaguar XJ6
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:06.615Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1997 6 1998: 1 complaint 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 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1997 6 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 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 11 complaints 1995 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 6 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1997: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

"Uncontrolled rapid acceleration" On private property.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-06

While parking vehicle it suddenly accelerated at a high speed due to the throttle sticking. The air bags deployed and broke consumer's finger.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-23

Also filed under Air bags

Consumer states that vehicle vibrates/engine surges and computer glitches. Gas flows into the cylinder head down to the oil pan. Owner tried to take car through the lemon law.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-01

Also filed under Electrical system and suspension

Electrical system

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and ignition.

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Air bags

1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Jaguar XJ6 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Jaguar XJ6?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.