1991 Jaguar XJ6: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10029670 · 2003-07-18 (July 18, 2003)
CONSUMERHAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 93V179000 FOR FRONT SEAT BELTS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC PARTS HAD TO BE REORDERED OVER 2 WEEKS AGO , JUNE 2003. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10029670 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133503 · 2005-08-19 (August 19, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 1991 JAGUAR XJ6 WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS NOT RETRACTING ALL THE WAY BACK. THIS HAPPENED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. THE MOTOR IN THE SEAT BELTS WAS REPLACED , AND CURRENTLY WERE NOT WORKING AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CALLED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 126,121 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133503 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 ↗
Owner report 10342328 · 2010-07-09 (July 9, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JAGUAR XJ6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V179000, SEAT BELTS WAS RELATED TO HIS VIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON THE PART FOR TWO YEARS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 191000. UPDATED 09/07/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/14/10*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 184,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10501937 · 2013-03-07 (March 7, 2013)
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. I CHECKED WITH THEM THIS MORNING 03/07/2013 AND WAS TOLD YES I WAS STILL ON THEIR WAITING LIST FOR THESE SEAT BELTS. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN MY CAR SINCE.IT SITS WAITING FOR THE SEAT BELTS SINCE 4/19/2009. I HAVE LOST THE USE OF MY WIFES CAR FOR GOING ON FOUR YEARS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10501937 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10928124 · 2016-11-27 (November 27, 2016)
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. THE MOTOR WINCH GETS STUCK AND NOW A COMPONENT OF THE ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN OFF. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10928124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486613 · 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501815 · 1996-02-12 (February 12, 1996)
DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501815 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V179000 · Seat Belts
Reported: 1993-11-01 (November 1, 1993)
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 POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
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 SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗