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1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 15, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas, most frequently naming the driver assistance, engine and body & structure categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 14 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance337.5%
  • Engine337.5%
  • Body & structure112.5%
  • Other / unspecified112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureDriver assistance
Filed Jun 15, 2017

1999 JAGUAR XJ8. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PEDAL BEING STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PHYSICALLY PULL THE GAS PEDAL UP. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STUD THAT WAS MISSING IT'S KICK DOWN STICK. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE STUD WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A COVER ON IT AND THAT THE STUD WAS UNNECESSARY. THE MECHANIC OFFERED TO REMOVE THE STUD, THE CONSUMER DECLINED AND PLACED A PLASTIC BOTTLE CAP OVER THE STUD. *JS

NHTSA ID
10978436
Incident
Feb 10, 2017
Driver assistance
Filed May 6, 2017

ON 2/10/17 ENTERING FREEWAY I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THE GAS PEDAL STUCK,I BARELY AVOIDED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I OVERHEATED MY BRAKES,AND MANAGED TO PULL THE PEDAL UP BY HAND. THE PEDAL HAD STUCK ON A MEDAL STUD MOUNTED IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE GAS PEDAL.THE JAGUAR DEALER SAID THERE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A KICKDOWN SWITCH ON THE STUD. I PURCHASED A SWITCH,BUT I WOULD NOT FIT ON THE STUD. I PUT A PLASTIC BOTTLECAP OVER THE STUD.PLEASE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE..JAGUAR DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE.

NHTSA ID
10983836
Incident
Feb 10, 2017
Mileage
140,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Sep 1, 2009
Crash reported1 injury reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VANDEN PLAS JAGUAR. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IN HIS DRIVEWAY IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH. HE PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL AND HIS RIGHT THUMB WAS BROKEN. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE DAMAGES OR INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 100,000.

NHTSA ID
10282556
Incident
Jul 28, 2009
Mileage
100,000 mi
EngineOther / unspecified
Filed Feb 1, 2006

AT 37,092 THE THERMOSTAT FROZE, BLOWING THE RADIATOR HOSE. AT 52,058 ANOTHER THERMOSTAT FROZE, BLOWING THE RADIATOR. WAS TOLD BY JAGUAR SERVICE THAT THESE FREEZE, AND I SHOULD BRING MY JAGUAR IN EVERY 16,000 MILES JUST TO BE CERTAIN. WHEN RADIATOR HOSE BLOWS, NO TELLING WHERE WE MIGHT BE AND SITUATION COULD BE DANGEROUS. *NM

NHTSA ID
10149251
Incident
Jan 31, 2006
Engine
Filed Jan 3, 2005

WHILE DRIVING TIMING CHAIN FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO BLOW, AND HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, INCLUDING NO STEERING AND BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. ALSO, CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. NEITHER WERE WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. *AK

NHTSA ID
10106631
Incident
Dec 27, 2004
Mileage
64,500 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 13, 2003

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10011591
Incident
Feb 9, 2003

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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SFCC_09AUG18_REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

EQUIPMENT

SIM card activation issues

SFCC_09AUG18_REV

EQUIPMENT

InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jaguar Vanden Plas by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004300—
2003510—
2002210—
2001110—
2000410—
1999Viewing610—
1998121043.6
1997110—
1996610—
1995410—
1994110—
1993010—
1992020—
1991220—
1990330—
1989130—
1988140—
1985100—
1984100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.