1977 Jaguar Xj6l recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Transmission / drivetrain
What's wrong, in plain English: The parts that send engine power to the wheels. Failure can mean a sudden loss of power or the car rolling away. IF THE TRANSMISSION IS OVERFILLED, THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERSPILL ARISES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE NEWLY INSTALLED TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY SPILL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
What could happen:
The fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIPSTICK AT NO CHARGE.
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 1977 XJ6L.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 78V174000.
- 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: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: IF THE TRANSMISSION IS OVERFILLED, THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERSPILL ARISES UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THE NEWLY INSTALLED TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY SPILL ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIPSTICK AT NO CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRERESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
2. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MANIFOLD CORE PLUGS MAY BECOME DISPLACED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE VACUUM AND SUBSEQUENT STALLING. THIS WOULD PRODUCE IMMEDIATE ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ASSIST.
What could happen:
The fix: DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED CORE PLUG DEVICE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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 1977 XJ6L.
- Book a repair at any authorized Jaguar dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 77V083000.
- 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: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Summary: THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MANIFOLD CORE PLUGS MAY BECOME DISPLACED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE VACUUM AND SUBSEQUENT STALLING. THIS WOULD PRODUCE IMMEDIATE ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ASSIST.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED CORE PLUG DEVICE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST PLUGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE STALLING, LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWERSTEERING ASSIST COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (3), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Equipment (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
12/20/1999 · Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE BENT AND STUCK DUE TO WEAK MATERIAL. NLM
12/20/1999 · Equipment
AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORTED. NLM
12/20/1999 · Suspension
REAR AXLE STRUT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT OVER BUMPS. NLM
12/20/1999 · Suspension
MONO STRUT FAILED CAUSING TRANSMISSION NOISE WHEN SHIFTING. NLM
12/20/1999 · Suspension
REAR SPRINGS WEAK. NLM