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Jaguar Vanden Plas years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the Jaguar Vanden Plas since 1990, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
50
Recalls
2
Worst year
1998
Model years
1990-2004

Jaguar Vanden Plas years to avoid

No model year of the Jaguar Vanden Plas stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Jaguar Vanden Plas years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Jaguar Vanden Plas complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199520002004

How we calculate this

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Most common Jaguar Vanden Plas problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    17
  • Acceleration
    12
  • Transmission
    4
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Fuel system
    2

Jaguar Vanden Plas problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2004-3Acceleration01
2003-5Engine01
2002-2Engine00
2001-1Electrical00
2000-4Engine00
1999-6Acceleration01
1998-12Engine65,00000
1997-1Acceleration00
1996-6Acceleration00
1995-4Acceleration00
1994-1Tires00
1991-2Airbags11
1990-3Acceleration21

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Jaguar Vanden Plas

What years of the Jaguar Vanden Plas should you avoid?

No single model year of the Jaguar Vanden Plas has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Jaguar Vanden Plas?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Jaguar Vanden Plas?

Engine, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (12) and transmission (4).

How many recalls does the Jaguar Vanden Plas have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 2004. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

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