1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vanden Plas years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Vanden Plas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 17%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 82,504 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 57,521 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Right rear bracket that holds the drivers seat to the mounting track broke. This allowed the drivers seat to swing back on acceleration and swing forward, into steering wheel, when applying the brakes. The seat would swivel around on the three remaining attach points. This occurred during normal…
Vehicle failure due to failed wire strands. Add to voq 10041323.*mr of seven strands it appeared that four or five may have been "trimmed" during manufacturing process leaving two or three strands to carry the current. Adjacent wires show damage from heat. On two wires the insulation is cracked…
Vehicle1996 jaguar vanden plas vin#[xxx] problemfailure of windshield wiper/washer causebroken wire at crimped junction in wiring harness that supplied power to control switch i had hoped to be able to get a photomicrograph of the failed wire. Of the seven strands it appears that 3 or 4 may have…
Consumer stated on 2 separate occassions, the accelerator pedal became stuck, and the accelerator had to be stomped on in order to dislodge it, the dealer repaired the problem under warranty the first time, however the second time consumer was informed that it was a maintenance item and that it…
Computer chip failure. Qcaw
Other Jaguar Vanden Plas years
← 1995 Vanden Plas · 1997 Vanden Plas →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Vanden Plas | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Vanden Plas | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Vanden Plas | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Vanden Plas | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Vanden Plas | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Vanden Plas | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Vanden Plas | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 Vanden Plas | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Vanden Plas | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, seat belts problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vanden Plas model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.