AI Damage1991 Jaguar XJ6: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Seat belts 43% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 21% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 7% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 7% of all complaints
- Seat belts: 6 complaints (43% of all).
- Suspension: 3 complaints (21% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 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.
A young child was able to knock the shift lever from park into gear without a key being present or locked.
Wife parked car, notice another space, started & put car in drive, car accelerated, applied brakes, brakes failed to stop car, slammed into another car
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer complaining of replacing rear shocks every 42,000 miles on the hydraulic leveling system, this problem also occurs with other models as well. Manufacturer was notified, but nothing has been done.
Failure of the rear suspension, causing the rear of the vehicle to drop. Consumer states dealer will not assist them, vehicle has not been fixed.
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 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the XJ6 has 8 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 14, above average.
What to check before buying
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Jaguar XJ6?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seat belts, suspension, powertrain. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (43%), brake failure (7%), knocking, grinding or other noise (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 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 1991 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 1991 models
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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.