2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 3, 2020 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vanden Plas years
Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas. That ranks 7th out of 10 Vanden Plas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 165,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~165,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~75,871 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~58,988 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~58,988 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine133%165,000——
Fuel/propulsion System133%75,871——
Service Brakes133%58,988——
Vehicle Speed Control133%58,988——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 1201312020: 120201

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas.

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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 WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE...ENGINE REVED..SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE , BUT NOT BEFORE I IT HIT THE VEHICLE I FRONT. SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. SECOND TIME . I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE THREE YEARS. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE I HIT. MINE $3000...FENDER, HOOD ,LIGHTS, GRILLE…

Engine · received Sep 3, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11352982

Waiting in fast food service line; vehicle gearshift in "drive" foot on brake; car idling slowly but suddenly revved violently and lurched forward; jammed brakes; rear tires spinning, smoking; foot definitely didnot accidentally engage gas pedal;shifted car gearshift to "neutral." engine rev slowed…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 9, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10496948

On saturday, may 12, 2012 i was pulling into a parking space at the post office. The car suddenly lurched forward at a high rate of speed and my brakes were non responsive, my car slammed into the curb. Had there been a pedestrian crossing the parking lot at that time, the results could have been…

Service Brakes · received May 17, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10458783

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.