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#BS-1991-JAGXJ6-1639

1991 Jaguar XJ6Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 19 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
19
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
12
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 19 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

4 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 126K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts4 (21%)
Speed Control2 (11%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery1 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:fog Lights1 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights1 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (5%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit1 (5%)
Seat Belts:front1 (5%)

1991 Jaguar XJ6: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 126,121 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 126K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery Issues

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:fog Lights Issues

Exterior Lighting:fog Lights complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:fog lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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13
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16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

93V179000Feb 1994

SEAT BELTS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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PE93042ClosedOpened May 1993 · closed Nov 1993

PASSIVE RESTRAINT FAILURE

SEAT BELTS

1991 Jaguar XJ6 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

19

Class avg

53

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1991 Jaguar XJ6: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Jaguar XJ6?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is related to the seat belts, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?
The 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has 19 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Jaguar XJ6 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jaguar XJ6 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 126,121 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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