1988 JAGUAR XJ6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
The 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6, potentially affecting up to 86,815 vehicles.
Recall 90V023000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 38,315 vehicles affected
Defect: HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Consequence: LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
View full details →Recall 90V024000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 29,000 vehicles affected
Defect: BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Consequence: THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
View full details →Recall 88V018000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| 16,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
Consequence: THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
View full details →Recall 87V105000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 3,500 vehicles affected
Defect: CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE IN A NORMAL MANNER UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE LAMP MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 KNOW ABOUT IT. WHY I WAS NEVER AWARE OF THIS. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR
TIRE BEGAN TO CAUSE VIBRATION CAUSED BY THREAD SEPARATION. EVENTUALLY ALL FOUR OF A NEW SET OF COOPER LIFELINER TOURER 205/70/R15 HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FAILURE CAUSE LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT SPEED. TIRE WAS REPLACED BUT SUBSEQUENT TIRES CONTINUE TO FAIL. *TR
NO SUMMARY
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
Safety Rating for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1988 JAGUAR XJ6.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ6
- 1983 JAGUAR XJ6 — 2 complaints
- 1984 JAGUAR XJ6 — 1 complaint
- 1985 JAGUAR XJ6 — 4 complaints
- 1986 JAGUAR XJ6 — 3 complaints
- 1987 JAGUAR XJ6 — 2 complaints
- 1988 JAGUAR XJ6 (current)
- 1989 JAGUAR XJ6 — 20 complaints
- 1990 JAGUAR XJ6 — 11 complaints
- 1991 JAGUAR XJ6 — 19 complaints
- 1992 JAGUAR XJ6 — 16 complaints
- 1993 JAGUAR XJ6 — 27 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints