Jaguar XJ6 brakes problems
15 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
93 owner complaints analyzed
21 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1969 to 2000 model years. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
15 of 93 complaints match this topic (16.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10245834 · 2008-10-17 (October 17, 2008)
I HAVE A JAGUAR XJ6 1988 FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS I NEVER USE IT UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. I BECAME INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AROUND DEC. 15 2007. THE POLICE SAY THAT IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I WAS MOVING TO FLORDIA DURING THAT TIME I DID NOT FIGHT THE CASE BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT I HAVE NOW AM USING IT MORE OFTEN. BUT I ALWAYS NOTICE THAT THIS CAR HAVE SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I THOUGH THAT IT WAS THE BREAK PAD BUT IS NO IN GOOD CONDITION. LOOKING OVER THE INTERNET I FOUND THAT THIS CAR HAS A RECALL FOR A LONG TIME WHICH I DIDN'T KN…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245834 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490454 · 1995-12-04 (December 4, 1995)
ABS WHEEL SENSORS FAILED, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502209 · 1996-03-13 (March 13, 1996)
CENTER BRAKE LIGHT FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10196707 · 2007-07-18 (July 18, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 JAGUAR XJ6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW FLUID INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE ALSO LEARNED FROM A MECHANIC THAT THE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WAS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID, WHICH ACTIVATES THE POWER BRAKES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW FLUID INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR $600, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 90V023000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDA…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 739608 · 2001-01-18 (January 18, 2001)
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES-ABS SYSTEM REPEATEDLY AND DISC BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE NO HYDRAULICS-PEDAL HARD AS A ROCK. ABS SENSOR COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY EVEN WHEN NO OBVIOUS PROBLEM W/ABS, YET ABS FAILS OFTEN-ESPECIALLY UNDER HEAVY BRAKING. ELECTRICAL: CAR WOULD DIE WHILE IN OPERATION YET ALTERNATOR TESTS FINE. CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING-SOMETIMES HOURS-SOMETIMES DAYS. CAR SEEMS TO HAVE ELEC DRAIN FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE. CAR BEEN TO FOUR DIFFERENT SERVICE CENTERS W/ OVER $3K SPENT. CAR BEEN UNDRIVEABLE FOR OVER 18 MONTHS. CAR …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 739608 at NHTSA ↗