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Jaguar XJ6Model year report

1991 Jaguar XJ6 Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
126,121miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and brakes (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 126,121 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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: “Dt: the consumer stated 1991 Jaguar XJ6 was having a problem with the seat belts not retracting all the way back. This happened for about 6 months. The consumer took the car to the dealership to be checked. The motor in the seat belts was replaced , and currently were not working again. The manufacturer has not been called.”

NHTSA complaint #10133503, filed 2005-08, 126,121 miles

Suspension: “Consumer complaining of replacing rear shocks every 42,000 miles on the hydraulic leveling system, this problem also occurs with other models as well. Manufacturer was notified, but nothing has been done.”

NHTSA complaint #824734, filed 1998-06

Brakes: “Vehicle has ABS system that on a dry road brakes will lock up on driver's front wheel. This is a safety feature that comes with vehicle, but consumer feels it endangers his life.”

NHTSA complaint #889689, filed 2001-06

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 97,000 and 184,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7533%75–10033%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 126,121 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

1995319982001200520102016
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 1991 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 1991 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 1991 Jaguar XJ6 have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is reported most often?

Seat belts is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 get?

The EPA rates the 1991 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 126,121 miles and the middle half falls between 97,000 and 184,000 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.