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Jaguar XJ6Model year report

1990 Jaguar XJ6 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jaguar XJ6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 7 complaints (70% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 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.

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: “1990 Jaguar XJ6. Consumer writes in regards to repairs to the passive restraint system the consumer stated for over two years, dating back to june 9, 2009, he has attempted to get the inoperative passive restraint system fixed. Jaguar informed the consumer there was no vendor for the part. After 15 months, Jaguar offered to purchase the vehicle for $ 5,350 in september 2010 and then dropped the price to $3,675 in december 2010. The consumer referenced recall # 93v179000.”

NHTSA complaint #10420240, filed 2011-08

Vehicle speed control: “When shifting from park to drive vehicle bolted ahead at full acceleration without my touching accelerator pedal. Applied full brake pedal with no effect and could only stop vehicle by turning off ignition with key. Jaguar dealer advised me that build up of carbon around throttle linkage caused the problem. Extremely lucky to have suffered no injuries to anyone or collision damage. Vehicle traveled 75 feet across busy intersection at very high speed before I could stop it.”

NHTSA complaint #721399, filed 2000-04

Body and structure: “Driver's door locking switch on door latch went bad & broke. Would go up/down while driving. Also, while driving seat belt came undone & consumer went against the steering wheel. This had caused an interference in driving for the driver. Would have to shut vehicle off just to get the seat belts to retract.”

NHTSA complaint #837058, filed 1999-06

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19961998199932000200120052011
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 1990 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 RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$4,850

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 1990 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 1990 Jaguar XJ6 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 7 complaints (70% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 get?

The EPA rates the 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (XJ6, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.