1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My car cuts off, after driving on the interstate at a high rat of speed, mostly happens as I'm turning off the highway, also my cruise control does not function.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2018
“Engine stalls at any speeds with no advance warning. Power steering and power brakes are therefore also inoperable. Vehicle must be coasted in this condition to a stop and put in "park" before it will restart. This obviously is a life-threatening maneuver in multiple lanes of 70 mph specially when my wife and kids are in the car. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2012
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, the driver side power window switch erupted in flames. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact pulled the door panel off to extinguish the fire. The contact received minor burns. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but the cause was not determined. The dealership replaced the harness, switch, and door pad.”Owner report · Visibility · May 2006
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“The consumer was driving on the interstate at approximately 70 mph when suddenly the vehicle stalled. The consumer lost control over steering and brakes. This was due to the plastic part in the timing belt, which caused the timing chain to come off. There were no injuries. *ak *sc *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2004
“1998 jaguar van dan plas has a severe defect. Car stalls while driving and engine looses all power. Also the drive belt shuts down after computer chip failure causing over heating and discharging of battery. Even after replacement of the chip, the same occurs after some miles. Left headlight keeps on burning out. *nlm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2003
“My 1998 xj8vdp jaguar has repeatedly stalled at speeds of 65-70 mph on the highway. Dealer has cleaned the throttle body without success. This is extremely dangerous, and my wife now feels insecure in this vehicle. Jag needs to stand behind their product and fix this problem.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2003
“Problem has existed since the vehicle was new. Engine shuts off without prior warning or symptoms. I was traveling approx,. 70 miles per hour on a seattle freeway when the "engine fail" light came on. No power brakes, no power steering, no power! The car must be put into "park" to restart. Manufacture has been aware of a "computer" glitch and promised a recall. None to date. The computer has been replaced and problem still exists. I met another jag owner at the dealership that experienced the identical problem. The car is a hazard to drive.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Is the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.