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1990–2004 · 15 model years

Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls & problems by year

18 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199812 complaints
Most recalls19903 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201990: 3 complaints, 3 recalls1991: 2 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 0 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 4 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 12 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 3 complaints, 0 recalls19901992199419961998200020022004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 Vanden Plas——031000
2003 Vanden Plas—18 mpg151020
2002 Vanden Plas—18 mpg120000
2001 Vanden Plas—16–18 mpg110000
2000 Vanden Plas—16–18 mpg140000
1999 Vanden Plas—16–17 mpg161010
1998 Vanden Plas—18 mpg1120120
1997 Vanden Plas—18 mpg110000
1996 Vanden Plas—17 mpg160000
1995 Vanden Plas——140000
1994 Vanden Plas——110000
1993 Vanden Plas——100000
1992 Vanden Plas——200000
1991 Vanden Plas——221010
1990 Vanden Plas——331000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling13
  • Vehicle speed control13
  • Seat belts4
  • Service brakes, hydraulic4
  • Power train4
  • Electrical system4
  • Engine4
  • Steering3