1996 Jaguar XJ6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XJ6 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Jaguar XJ6. That is the most of any XJ6 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 30%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Jaguar XJ6 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 30% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 20% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Jaguar XJ6 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Jaguar XJ6.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased a vehicle at auction it was running fine however i noticed at times when driving it randomly shuts down weather in the middle of the highway while driving on the streets turning corners etc. Blocking traffic and putting my life in danger and others in the car. There's no warning the car…
Involved in car accident where my vehicle was totalled and where the drivers side airbag never inflated, functioned at all and was defective. Vehicle was on service road in motion
Accelerator pedal appeared to stick. When pedal was released, engine did not throttle down, resulting in revs remaining at previous level, and speed unchanged. When driven on the highway, this means that speed remains at 55 even when accelerator pedal is not depressed. Sometimes, runaway…
Accelerator sticks. This has been repeatedly reported to the service department that services my car and i reported it to jaguarusa. This is a serious issue that needs attention for jaguar to fix.via my research there was a recall for 1997 models via the nhtsa but not for the 96 models. Please…
Rear end (differential) problem. When driving at about 40 miles an hour you can hear a roaring noise from the rear end (sounds like a truck instead of a luxury vehicle). This supposedly was fixed by prior service, however the problem still exist and service technician admittedly hear the same noise…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jaguar XJ6?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jaguar XJ6?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Jaguar XJ6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ6 model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.