1997 JAGUAR XJ6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
The 1997 JAGUAR XJ6 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
"UNCONTROLLED RAPID ACCELERATION" ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. *AK
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED DUE TO THE THROTTLE STICKING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE CONSUMER'S FINGER. *AK
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED DUE TO THE THROTTLE STICKING. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE CONSUMER'S FINGER. *AK
THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS ONGOING IN JAGUARS UNTIL CORRECTED IN 2001.OFTEN THERE IS NO RESPONSE TO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL JUMP FORWARD. PROBLEM WITH GAS PEDALS STICKING NOT DISCLOSED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. DEALERSHIP SAYS MAINT. NEEDED EVERY 5000-1000 MILES. WE HAD THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED 10 MONTHS AGO AND ONLY DROVE THE CARR APPROX. 2200 MILES SINCE. WE WERE NOT TOLD THIS NEEDED REGULAR MAINT. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PART WAS CLEANED AND SHOULD BE OKAY. NEVER WOULD WE HAVE PURCHASED A CAR KNOWING THAT THERE WAS A CHRONIC SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. EVERY SERVICE REP. WE SPOKE TO AKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY HAVE HANDLED HUNDREDS OF THESE PROBLEMS. WHY WASN'T THERE A RECALL OR DISCLOSURE?*AK
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED IT IS LOWER THAN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING BOTH PEDALS TO BECOME ENGAGED AT TIMES RESULTING IN THE CAR JUMPING FORWARD.
Safety Rating for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 JAGUAR XJ6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR XJ6
- 1992 JAGUAR XJ6 — 16 complaints
- 1993 JAGUAR XJ6 — 27 complaints
- 1994 JAGUAR XJ6 — 4 complaints
- 1995 JAGUAR XJ6 — 16 complaints
- 1996 JAGUAR XJ6 — 26 complaints
- 1997 JAGUAR XJ6 (current)
- 1998 JAGUAR XJ6 — 2 complaints
- 2000 JAGUAR XJ6 — 1 complaint
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