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1988 Jaguar XJ6

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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10Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

4Recall campaigns

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3Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
5Fuel System, Gasoline
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Exterior Lighting
1Steering
1
All reported categories
Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 10 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OWNER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GREEN FLUID UNDER THE CAR ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ACCUMULATOR FLUID LEAKED OUT FROM ONE SIDE COMPLETELY, AND WAS LEAKING VERY FAST FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL #…

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WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OWNER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GREEN FLUID UNDER THE CAR ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ACCUMULATOR FLUID LEAKED OUT FROM ONE SIDE COMPLETELY, AND WAS LEAKING VERY FAST FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 90V02400, BRAKES/HYDRAULIC: SWITCH BRAKE LIGHT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #823819

Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 1996
Exterior LightingFuel System, GasolineSteering

POWER STEERING LEAK. *DSH

NHTSA ODI #502209

Official recalls

4

90V023000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 8, 1990

HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Consequence & remedy

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.

90V024000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Feb 8, 1990

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 & remedy

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.

88V018000 · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs

Feb 12, 1988

CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.

Consequence & remedy

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.

87V105000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

Jul 15, 1987

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

3

PE93042 · Passive Restraint Failure

Opened May 4, 1993 · Closed Nov 4, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

There is no summary currently available

EA90004 · ANTI-LOCK Brakes Fail

Opened Oct 23, 1989 · Closed Jun 28, 1990

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

PE89153 · Abs Failure

Opened Aug 15, 1989 · Closed Oct 23, 1989

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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