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1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Vanden Plas years?

Vanden Plas NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted19 complaints1984: 2 complaints1985: 1 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 4 complaints1991: 2 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 5 complaints1996: 6 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 19 complaints1999: 8 complaints2000: 4 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 4 complaints2003: 9 complaints2004: 4 complaints
Vanden Plas NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine338%
Speed Control338%
Other113%
Body & Structure113%

Does the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VANDEN PLAS JAGUAR. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IN HIS DRIVEWAY IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH. HE PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL AND HIS RIGHT THUMB WAS BROKEN. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 28, 2009 · crash

“AT 37,092 THE THERMOSTAT FROZE, BLOWING THE RADIATOR HOSE. AT 52,058 ANOTHER THERMOSTAT FROZE, BLOWING THE RADIATOR. WAS TOLD BY JAGUAR SERVICE THAT THESE FREEZE, AND I SHOULD BRING MY JAGUAR IN EVERY 16,000 MILES JUST TO BE CERTAIN. WHEN RADIATOR HOSE BLOWS, NO TELLING WHERE WE MIGHT BE AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 31, 2006

“AT 37,092 THE THERMOSTAT FROZE, BLOWING THE RADIATOR HOSE. AT 52,058 ANOTHER THERMOSTAT FROZE, BLOWING THE RADIATOR. WAS TOLD BY JAGUAR SERVICE THAT THESE FREEZE, AND I SHOULD BRING MY JAGUAR IN EVERY 16,000 MILES JUST TO BE CERTAIN. WHEN RADIATOR HOSE BLOWS, NO TELLING WHERE WE MIGHT BE AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 31, 2006

“1999 JAGUAR XJ8. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PEDAL BEING STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PHYSICALLY PULL THE GAS PEDAL UP. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 10, 2017

1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas — common questions

Is the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.