The 1988 Jaguar Xj6 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 86,815 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC90V0230001990-02-0838,315 affected
Defect
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.
SUSPENSION88V0180001988-02-1216,000 affected
Defect
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.
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.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident. *sd”
“Abs wheel sensors failed, causing wheels to lock up. *dsh”
“Door handles cannot be opened from the outside. First on the drivers door now on the back left and now on the front passenger. Please explain. Tt”
“Power steering leak. *dsh”
“Cruise control would not shut off.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA90004 Opened 1989-10-23 · closed 1990-06-28
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA90004 Opened 1989-10-23 · closed 1990-06-28
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE89153 Opened 1989-08-15 · closed 1989-10-23
ABS FAILURE
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InvestigationPE93042 Opened 1993-05-04 · closed 1993-11-04
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Jaguar Xj6 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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