1997 Jaguar XJ6L Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 31, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XJ6L years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Jaguar XJ6L. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Jaguar XJ6L problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~60,000 mi
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~60,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%60,000——
Tires150%———
Vehicle Speed Control150%60,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Jaguar XJ6L recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6L.

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.

While driving at various speeds accelerator pedal stuck, causing sudden acceleration. Also, egr valve and other engine parts were replaced several times by the dealer, but problems still occurring . *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 31, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10046122

While driving, consumer experienced a tire blowout, consumer then experienced 2 more tire failures on separate occasions, consumer was informed that tires had a very short life span, after sending the second tire to the manufacturer consumer was informed that the tires showed abuse and severe…

Tires · received Dec 4, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 563839

Other Jaguar XJ6L years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199720

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jaguar XJ6L?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Jaguar XJ6L?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Jaguar XJ6L a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XJ6L model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.