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Jaguar XJ6Model year report

1989 Jaguar XJ6 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
132,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1989 Jaguar XJ6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and vehicle speed control (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 132,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “We own a 1989 Jaguar XJ6 and the automatic seat belts do not retract everytime the door is closed. Several years ago the belts were replaced by our local dealer but now the problem is the electronic control module. The deal stated he cannot get parts any longer. What options do we have? I'm sure someone makes after market lap belts that are not motorized.”

NHTSA complaint #10215925, filed 2008-01, 195,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 1989 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the low fluid indicator light illuminated. He also learned from a mechanic that the brake accumulator switch was leaking hydraulic fluid, which activates the power brakes. While driving 55 MPH, the low fluid indicator light illuminated and the brakes failed. The mechanic replaced the master cylinder for $600, but the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back where it was diagnosed with the same failure as noted in recall # 90v023000 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). …”

NHTSA complaint #10196707, filed 2007-07, 85,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “Recall #90v024000 consumer is second owner, had it fix under the first owner but still having the problem . Consumer has replaced the switch twice in two years, when it fails it causes consumer to lose brake pressure, also leaks fluid.”

NHTSA complaint #801345, filed 1996-08

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 125,000 and 157,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7517%75–10050%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 132,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1989 Jaguar XJ6 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XJ6 RWD3.6L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar XJ6

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1997637,0260—18—Not enough data
19962041,0000—18—Falling
19951169,5000—18—Not enough data
19938112,2000—18—Not enough data
199214100,0001—17—Not enough data
199114126,1211—17—Not enough data
199010—2—17—Not enough data
198917132,5003—18—Stable
19881067,0004—19—Not enough data

All Jaguar XJ6 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 get?

The EPA rates the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 (XJ6, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Jaguar XJ6 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 132,500 miles and the middle half falls between 125,000 and 157,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.