"uncontrolled rapid acceleration" on private property.
The worst 1997 Jaguar XJ6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration4
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration4
- Electrical2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 13
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Jaguar XJ6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While parking vehicle it suddenly accelerated at a high speed due to the throttle sticking. The air bags deployed and broke consumer's finger.
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 every 5000-1000 miles. We had the problem addressed 10 months ago and only drove the carr approx. 2200 miles since. We were not told this needed regular maint. We were told that the part was cleaned and should be okay. Never would we have purchased a car knowing that there was a chronic safety problem with the gas pedal sticking. Every service rep. We spoke to aknowledges that they have handled hundreds of these problems. Why wasn't there a recall or disclosure?
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.
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.
Engine stalled due to failed ignition coil.
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Questions about the 1997 Jaguar XJ6
Is the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1997 Jaguar XJ6, fewer than a typical XJ6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Jaguar XJ6?
Acceleration and speed control, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 have?
No recalls on record.
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