I have a malfunctioning seatbelt in a 1990 jaguar xj6 (van den plas). Seatbelt repair is warranted for the life of the vehicle. However, the local jaguar dealer has indicated that the part required is not available and has twice indicated there is "no eta" on its arrival. I am thus driving around unsafely and the dealer is telling me that the manufacturer cannot reliably provide the part except for at some unknown time in the future. Not only is this unsafe but I live in a state where it is against the law to drive without a seatbelt. I am hoping some pressure can be brought to bear on the manufactures delinquency before I get maimed in an accident due to a seat belt warranty that is de facto not a warranty at all. I have a malfunction in the passenger side seatbelt that is not covered under warranty and it is no problem to get that part, in fact I can have it the next day. It is more than a little suspicious, and thus worthy of the attention of the dot, that the life threatening parts that cost the customer money are available next day but the parts which are to be provided by the company/dealer under warranty are not available at any price.
The worst 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- The normal lockup function of the automatic (passive) belt reel can cause the belt motor winch assembly to lockup such that the passive belt system will not deploy/function or gets stuck at various points along the track causing the kinking or breaking of its cable or detachment of the tongue.
- Risk
- If this occurs the occupants of the vehicle cannot usethe safety belts, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.
- Remedy
- Jaguar will repair the passive belt system if this problem occurs or has occurred. Jaguar will notify owners of the existence of a lifetime warranty on components of the automatic (passive) belt system.
Recall number 93V179000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place.
- Risk
- The break in the rear brake caliper fixing bolt couldresult in an increase in stopping distances, and could cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Manufacturer will replace defective bolt.
Recall number 89V235000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer was pulling out of a parking lot and while driving across the lot vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing it to go at an excessive speed, and resulting in a collision. Consumer had both feet on the brakes, pressed down to the floor, and the vehicle would not stop. Consumer lost control of the vehicle. A police officer wrote a ticket.
Rack/pinion problems.
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Questions about the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas
Is the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas, close to a typical Vanden Plas model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
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