1992 Jaguar XJ6 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 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 1992 Jaguar XJ6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Jaguar XJ6. The part named most often is seat belts, with 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 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.
- Seat belts8 57%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Seats1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “As warranty item, dealer repaired broken passenger side motorized seat belt assembly. However, dealer refused to repair under warranty the broken seat belt buckle that attached to motorized assembly. Requested $330 for repair/replacement. Believe this is attempt by mfg to circumvent spirit of not the letter of restraint system regs, as seat belt system is only as reliable as weakest component, in this case a non-functioning buckle. Like the motorized belts, the buckle should be a lifetime warranty item if the regs are to have meaning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10006471, filed 2001-08, 79,200 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 1992 Jaguar XJ6. The driver and passenger front automatic shoulder belt retractors were inoperative. Consequently the seat belt can not be extracted from the retractor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the seat belt retractor system required replacement. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 130,000. The current mileage was 135,000. Updated 03/04/10 the consumer was informed the seat belt retractors were no longer available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291690, filed 2009-11, 130,000 milesMileage 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 79,200 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ6 RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $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
- 93V179000Nov 1, 1993Seat beltsCovers: Jaguar XJ6 1989–1992, Sovereign 1989–1992, Vanden Plas 1989–1992 +2 more
The 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 deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of…
Recall details for the 1992 Jaguar XJ6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE93042Passive restraint failureClosed · May 4, 1993
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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Mongoose Update.
Other model years of the Jaguar XJ6
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 37,026 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 20 | 41,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 1995 | 11 | 69,500 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 8 | 112,200 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 14 | 100,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 14 | 126,121 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 10 | — | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 17 | 132,500 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 10 | 67,000 | 4 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Jaguar XJ6 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 Jaguar XJ6 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Jaguar XJ6 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 8 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1992 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 1992 Jaguar XJ6 get?
The EPA rates the 1992 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 1992 Jaguar XJ6 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 79,200 and 130,000 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 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.