1988 Jaguar Xj6 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
4 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
What could happen: THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1988 XJ6.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 90V024000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary: BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Consequence: THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH.VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
What could happen: LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix: INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1988 XJ6.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 90V023000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Consequence: LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
Notes: SYSTEM: HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, 4 DOOR SEDANS.
3. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE IN A NORMAL MANNER UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE LAMP MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY.
What could happen: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1988 XJ6.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 87V105000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary: CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE IN A NORMAL MANNER UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE LAMP MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES.
Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
4. Suspension
What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
What could happen: THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
The fix: INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1988 XJ6.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 88V018000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Summary: CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
Consequence: THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
Notes: SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOUR DOOR SEDAN.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1988 Jaguar Xj6 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (5), Hydraulic (5), Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/17/2008 · Brakes · crash
I HAVE A JAGUAR XJ6 1988 FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS I NEVER USE IT UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. I BECAME INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AROUND DEC. 15 2007. THE POLICE SAY THAT IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I WAS MOVING TO FLORDIA DURING THAT TIME I DID NOT FIGHT THE CASE BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT I HAVE NOW AM USING IT MORE OFTEN. BUT I ALWAYS NOTICE THAT THIS CAR HAVE SOME…
07/06/2007 · Wheels / tires
TIRE BEGAN TO CAUSE VIBRATION CAUSED BY THREAD SEPARATION. EVENTUALLY ALL FOUR OF A NEW SET OF COOPER LIFELINER TOURER 205/70/R15 HAD TREAD SEPARATION. FAILURE CAUSE LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT SPEED. TIRE WAS REPLACED BUT SUBSEQUENT TIRES CONTINUE TO FAIL. *TR
11/09/1999 · Brakes
NO SUMMARY
07/21/1999 · Suspension
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR POWER BRAKES AND REAR SUSPENSION REPEAT FAILURES WITH EACH REPAIR. LOSS OF BRAKES
06/01/1998 · Fuel system
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OWNER NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GREEN FLUID UNDER THE CAR ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ACCUMULATOR FLUID LEAKED OUT FROM ONE SIDE COMPLETELY, AND WAS LEAKING VERY FAST FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 90V02400, BRAKES/HYDRAULIC:…
04/09/1998 · Brakes
ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
05/12/1996 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD
03/13/1996 · Steering
POWER STEERING LEAK. *DSH