1992 Jaguar XJ6 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 57%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Jaguar XJ6, 57% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Jaguar XJ6. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belts would not retract or tighten while in use. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the tracking needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10450506, filed 2012-03, 100,000 miles“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 miles“Head previously (8/13/01) reported to you the refusal of the dealer/mfg. To replace an inoperative seat belt buckle that is part of the passive motorized seat belt assembly . Requested $330 to repair/replace. By coincidence, the buckle on the driver's side assembly failed in exactly the same way only hours after initial report filed. While both buckles can be connected, they cannot easilyt be removed, and represent a dangerous safety hazard in the event of a crash. Exiting the vehicle would be more difficult. …”
NHTSA complaint #750412, filed 2001-08“Driver and passenger seatbelts little red buckle which states press broke, which the occupant may buckle the seatbelt in, but not able to release appropiately.”
NHTSA complaint #865304, filed 2000-07Related 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 1992 Jaguar XJ6
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Jaguar XJ6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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