Worst 1996 Jaguar Xj6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Jaguar Xj6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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1996 Jaguar Xj6 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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