1991 Jaguar XJ6 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
126,121 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 |
Seat Belts: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 1; Seat Belts:Front: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 3; 2001: 2; 2003: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 889689 · 2001-06-04 (June 4, 2001)
VEHICLE HAS ABS SYSTEM THAT ON A DRY ROAD BRAKES WILL LOCK UP ON DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL. THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE THAT COMES WITH VEHICLE, BUT CONSUMER FEELS IT ENDANGERS HIS LIFE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 889689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 986042 · 1996-06-21 (June 21, 1996)
WIFE PARKED CAR, NOTICE ANOTHER SPACE, STARTED & PUT CAR IN DRIVE, CAR ACCELERATED, APPLIED BRAKES, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP CAR, SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER CAR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 986042 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267666 · 2009-05-04 (May 4, 2009)
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. CURRENTLY, THE RESTRAINT MODULE IS FAULTY AND CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO EXTEND ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE CONTACT IS DRIVING. HE FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT CAN BECOME TANGLED UP WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAUSE A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR THE SEAT BELT MODULE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267666 at NHTSA ↗