1999 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 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Vanden Plas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 64,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 50% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Other Jaguar Vanden Plas years
← 1998 Vanden Plas · 2000 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Vanden Plas | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 Vanden Plas | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Vanden Plas | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Vanden Plas | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.