1991 Jaguar XJ6 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,121miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,121 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The retractable seat belts for my 1991 Jaguar do not operate. The seat belts are suppose to have a liftime warranty. I was placed on a waiting list the Jaguar of tampa, fl 4/20 2009. I checked with them this morning 03/07/2013 and was told yes I was still on their waiting list for these seat belts. I haven't driven my car since.it sits waiting for the seat belts since 4/19/2009. I have lost the use of my wifes car for going on four years.”
NHTSA complaint #10501937, filed 2013-03“The contact owns a 1991 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that NHTSA recall campaign id number: 93v179000, seat belts was related to his VIN. The dealer stated that they don't have the part to repair the seat belt. The contact was waiting on the part for two years. The failure mileage was 184000 and the current mileage was 191000. Updated 09/07/10. Updated 09/14/10”
NHTSA complaint #10342328, filed 2010-07, 184,000 miles“Dot reports there is a recall on the seat belt system in the jag and recommends taking to dealer for repairs (free). According to the official Jaguar web site this only applies to 1995 vehicles and newer. The motor winch gets stuck and now a component of the assembly has broken off. Please help. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10928124, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 1991 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the cables for the seat belt module were replaced according to a recall. Currently, the restraint module is faulty and causing the seat belt to extend across the steering wheel while the contact is driving. He feels this is very dangerous and a safety issue because the seat belt can become tangled up with the steering wheel and cause a crash. The manufacturer will not repair the seat belt module under warranty. The current mileage was 140,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10267666, filed 2009-05, 97,000 milesRelated recalls
- 93V179000Nov 1, 1993The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not…Covers: Jaguar XJ6 1989–1992, Sovereign 1989–1992, Vanden Plas 1989–1992 +2 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Jaguar XJ6
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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