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1978 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1978 Jaguar XJ6. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1978 Jaguar XJ6

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 79V128000 Reported 3,512 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The selector quadrant spiral retaining pin may work its way out of position so that the vehicle could remain in gear when selector lever is moved into the "park" position.

    Remedy: Dealer will secure spiral pin using a retaining pin to permanently lock it in position.

  2. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V020000 Reported 4,500 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Under a combination of circumstances in cold weather, icing may prevent return of the throttle butterfly to the idle position.

    Remedy: The dealer will fit coolant heated throttle bodies on all vehicles at no cost to owners.

  3. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 78V196000 Reported 3,263 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The exhaust downpipes installed on the involved vehicles may not permit proper clearance between the downpipes and the steering column lower joints. Upon making a hard full right turn, the exhaust downpipe and steering column could come into contact with each other. This could result in a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the exhaust downpipe with one of modified shape, without charge to owner.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Jaguar XJ6. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Jaguar XJ6 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jaguar XJ6 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1969 Jaguar XJ610
1970 Jaguar XJ610
1972 Jaguar XJ610
1973 Jaguar XJ610
1974 Jaguar XJ610
1975 Jaguar XJ630
1976 Jaguar XJ640
1977 Jaguar XJ630
1978 Jaguar XJ630
1979 Jaguar XJ630
1980 Jaguar XJ610
1981 Jaguar XJ610
1982 Jaguar XJ620
1983 Jaguar XJ601
1984 Jaguar XJ601
1985 Jaguar XJ604
1986 Jaguar XJ603
1987 Jaguar XJ602
1988 Jaguar XJ6410
1989 Jaguar XJ6317
1990 Jaguar XJ6210
1991 Jaguar XJ6114
1992 Jaguar XJ6114
1993 Jaguar XJ608
1994 Jaguar XJ604
1995 Jaguar XJ6011
1996 Jaguar XJ6020
1997 Jaguar XJ606
1998 Jaguar XJ601
2000 Jaguar XJ601

Checking a specific 1978 Jaguar XJ6

How do I know if my 1978 Jaguar XJ6 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1978 Jaguar XJ6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jaguar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V196000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jaguar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.