MYRModel Year Report

1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas

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1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:04.283Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1985: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004

1988: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19881
19891
19903
19912
19920
19930
19941
19954
19966
19971
199812
19996
20004
20011
20022
20035
20043

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension, most commonly citing springs.

Show complaint excerpts

The rear end vibrates when driving on anything but smooth pavement.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-07-17Exterior lighting87V105000 Cruise control may fail to disengage in a normal manner upon application of the brakes, and the rear brake lamps may fail due to malfunction of brake lamp microswitch assembly.

    Remedy: Install a modified microswitch in all vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1988-03-02Suspension88V018000 Certain front suspension lower spring pan fixings may fail due to stress corrosion.

    Remedy: Install revised specification front suspension spring pan fixings.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1990-07-02Service brakes, hydraulic90V023000 High pressure fluid supply hose could rupture causing loss of fluid of the brake power assist system.

    Remedy: Install new power hydraulic hose of a different specification.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1990-07-02Exterior lighting90V024000 Brake accumulator switch which controls hydraulic fluid flow to and from the engine driven pump, could leak, causing loss of fluid in the power brake assist system. This leak is also in the vicinity…

    Remedy: Replace brake accumulator switches with revised seals.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V105000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 88V018000 · Suspension
  • Recall 90V023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 90V024000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.