1997 Jaguar Xj6 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Jaguar Xj6. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
2crashes2injuries
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“"uncontrolled rapid acceleration" on private property. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2003-06-19

“This is a safety hazard. Dealer acknowledges this is ongoing in jaguars until corrected in 2001.often there is no response to pressure on the gas pedal and then suddenly the car will jump forward. Problem with gas pedals sticking not disclosed at time of purchase. Dealership says maint. Needed…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2002-06-11

“Engine stalled due to failed ignition coil.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 1997-02-02

“Consumer states that vehicle vibrates/engine surges and computer glitches. Gas flows into the cylinder head down to the oil pan. Owner tried to take car through the lemon law. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 1997-01-22

“Consumer states that vehicle vibrates/engine surges and computer glitches. Gas flows into the cylinder head down to the oil pan. Owner tried to take car through the lemon law. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 1997-01-22

“Consumer states that vehicle vibrates/engine surges and computer glitches. Gas flows into the cylinder head down to the oil pan. Owner tried to take car through the lemon law. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE · reported 1997-01-22

“When the brake pedal is depressed it is lower than the accelerator pedal causing both pedals to become engaged at times resulting in the car jumping forward.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

“While parking vehicle it suddenly accelerated at a high speed due to the throttle sticking. The air bags deployed and broke consumer's finger. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Jaguar Xj6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.