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1988 Jaguar XJ6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1988 Jaguar XJ6, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
10
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–19
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1988 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. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 90V023000 Reported 38,315 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.

    High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

    Remedy: Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

  2. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 90V024000 Reported 29,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

  3. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 88V018000 Reported 16,000 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion.

    Remedy: Install revised specification front suspension spring pan fixings.

  4. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 87V105000 Reported 3,500 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    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.

    Remedy: Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1988 Jaguar XJ6 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2008 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“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 spee”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2007 · Tires

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1988 Jaguar XJ (XJ6). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–19 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 22–23
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

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 1988 Jaguar XJ6

How do I know if my 1988 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1988 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 87V105000).

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.