1982 Jaguar XJ6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other XJ6 years?

XJ6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

82V022000Fuel SystemMarch 9, 1982 · 3,718 units

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL INERTIA SWITCH. THIS SWITCH HAS A TIN COATING ADDED TO THE CONTACTS THAT CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A HIGH ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. THIS COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLE DISTORTION OF THE PLASTIC MOUNTING AROUND THE FIXED CONTACT. THIS COULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE SINCE THERE IS A FLOW OF CURRENT TO THE FUEL PUMP.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INERTIA SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.

81V134000Fuel SystemOctober 27, 1981 · 4,630 units

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES COULD BE SUBJECT TO A FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DETERIORATION IN THE INTEGRITY OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE CONNECTIONS.

Remedy

ALL AFFECTED HOSES AND ATTACHMENT CLIPS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

1982 Jaguar XJ6 — common questions

Is the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1982 Jaguar XJ6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1982 compare to other XJ6 years?

Does the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 have recalls?

1982 Jaguar XJ6 — common questions

Is the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 reliable?

Does the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 have recalls?

Is the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 under NHTSA investigation?

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