AI Damage1985 Jaguar XJ6: common problems
Owners of the 1985 Jaguar XJ6 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Gas tank leak, and radio has short in it so it drains the battery, which has been replaced and alternator has been checked.
When fuel filler cap was removed, lots of pressure inside gas tank was relieved, and rate of fuel leak slowed, but did not stop. There is a recall on the 1995 jaguar xjs for a seemingly identical problem, recall campaign 90v123000. I suspect that the xj6 has the same problem.
On 5/6/98 I started to drain this tank ,the gas came out faster then what I could catch it, causeing a gas spill and a fire that injured 2 and destroyed my tire & automotive store.I feel this drain plug system was very pourly designed and the reason for my shop fire and accident ,which end up putting me in the…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XJ6 has 8 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Jaguar XJ6?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (25%), infotainment or screen glitches (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1985 Jaguar XJ6?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1985 Jaguar XJ6 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1985 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.