2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vanden Plas years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas. That ranks 4th out of 10 Vanden Plas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 104,586 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 2 | 40% | 104,586 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 75,177 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 104,586 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 104,586 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 13,537 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
I am writing to report a serious incident involving unsafe and negligent repair work performed by Arie Nol Auto Center Inc., an auto repair shop in Kentwood, Michigan. The shopâs conduct has not only caused personal distress but also raised significant public safety concerns. In December 2023…
Urgent....... Traveling @ 65 mph in the hov lane of the 405 freeway the mil ( malfunction indicator lamp ) showed a trans fault, and the engine was shut down!!! I turned on the emergency flashers, and coasteed to a stop. There was not a chain reaction event. After stooping i removed the key, as a…
This has been an ongoing problem for the past year. My 2003 jaguar vanden plas goes into limp mode and the car will barely move. It is a hazard, especially if there is no place to pull over. Diagnosed as a throttle body problem which is a well known issue that jaguar refuses to address. Usually a…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 (na) jaguar vanden plas. On april 10, 2004, while driving 30 mph, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The insurance company declared the vehicle as destroyed and did not investigate the air bag failure. The…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal a screeching noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The consumer was told the vehicle needed rotors and brakes. Updated 10/30/06.*jb
Other Jaguar Vanden Plas years
← 2002 Vanden Plas · 2004 Vanden Plas →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Vanden Plas | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 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 Vanden Plas | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Vanden Plas | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.