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Jaguar XJ6Model year report

1997 Jaguar XJ6 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
37,026miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns 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
18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,026 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins 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

Vehicle speed control: “This is a safety hazard. Dealer acknowledges this is ongoing in jaguars until corrected in 2001.often there is no response to pressure on the gas pedal and then suddenly the car will jump forward. Problem with gas pedals sticking not disclosed at time of purchase. Dealership says maint. Needed every 5000-1000 miles. We had the problem addressed 10 months ago and only drove the carr approx. 2200 miles since. We were not told this needed regular maint. We were told that the part was cleaned and should be okay. …”

NHTSA complaint #763105, filed 2002-06

Brakes: “When the brake pedal is depressed it is lower than the accelerator pedal causing both pedals to become engaged at times resulting in the car jumping forward.”

NHTSA complaint #529113, filed 1998-01

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52 and 74,000 miles.

50%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 37,026 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199721998200220032
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 1997 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 automatic152218$4,550

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.

See all 13 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 1997 Jaguar XJ6 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 get?

The EPA rates the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 (XJ6, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,026 miles and the middle half falls between 52 and 74,000 miles; 50% 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.