Dot reports there is a recall on the seat belt system in the jag and recommends taking to dealer for repairs (free). According to the official jaguar web site this only applies to 1995 vehicles and newer. The motor winch gets stuck and now a component of the assembly has broken off. Please help. Thank you.
The worst 1991 Jaguar XJ6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts6
- Suspension3
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
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- Seat belts6
- Suspension3
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.
- Risk
- If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
- Remedy
- Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system.
Recall number 93V179000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Passive restraint failure
There is no summary currently available
PE93042
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1991 Jaguar XJ6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The retractable seat belts for my 1991 jaguar do not operate. The seat belts are suppose to have a liftime warranty. I was placed on a waiting list the jaguar of tampa, fl 4/20 2009. I checked with them this morning 03/07/2013 and was told yes I was still on their waiting list for these seat belts. I haven't driven my car since.it sits waiting for the seat belts since 4/19/2009. I have lost the use of my wifes car for going on four years.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 93v179000, seat belts was related to his VIN. The dealer stated that they don't have the part to repair the seat belt. The contact was waiting on the part for two years. The failure mileage was 184000 and the current mileage was 191000. Updated 09/07/10. *lj updated 09/14/10
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 jaguar xj6. The contact stated that the cables for the seat belt module were replaced according to a recall. Currently, the restraint module is faulty and causing the seat belt to extend across the steering wheel while the contact is driving. He feels this is very dangerous and a safety issue because the seat belt can become tangled up with the steering wheel and cause a crash. The manufacturer will not repair the seat belt module under warranty. The current mileage was 140,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.
Dt: the consumer stated 1991 jaguar xj6 was having a problem with the seat belts not retracting all the way back. This happened for about 6 months. The consumer took the car to the dealership to be checked. The motor in the seat belts was replaced , and currently were not working again. The manufacturer has not been called.
Consumerhad received recall notice 93v179000 for front seat belts. Had taken vehicle to dealership for repairs. Was informed by mechanic parts had to be reordered over 2 weeks ago , june 2003.
A young child was able to knock the shift lever from park into gear without a key being present or locked.
Vehicle has ABS system that on a dry road brakes will lock up on driver's front wheel. This is a safety feature that comes with vehicle, but consumer feels it endangers his life.
No summary
Consumer complaining of replacing rear shocks every 42,000 miles on the hydraulic leveling system, this problem also occurs with other models as well. Manufacturer was notified, but nothing has been done.
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Questions about the 1991 Jaguar XJ6
Is the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1991 Jaguar XJ6, 1.4 times a typical XJ6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Jaguar XJ6?
Seat belts, with 6 complaints. Next is suspension (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Jaguar XJ6 seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V179000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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