Jaguar Vanden Plas recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Jaguar Vanden Plas, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Jaguar Vanden Plas, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1984–2004 with 11 recall campaigns and 74 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1988 (4), 1989 (3), and 1990 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1998 (19), 2003 (9), and 1999 (8).
- Top recall themes: Brakes, Seats and restraints, and Steering and suspension.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
4 campaigns · Years: 1988–1990These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 1989–1992These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 93V179000 · Seat belts
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 1988These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 88V018000 · Suspension: Coil springs
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Jaguar Vanden Plas in NHTSA complaint data are Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Service brakes, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Service brakes, hydraulic, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Engine, Seat belts. |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system. |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system. |
| 1998 | 0 | 19 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal. |
| 1996 | 0 | 6 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system:ignition:module, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires. |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Air bags. |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Steering:rack and pinion:rack, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal. |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control. |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:rear:springs. |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Tires:tread/belt. |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Vehicle speed control. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Seat belts , Service brakes and Exterior lighting
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
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