1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
When the vehicle was put into drive it took off at about 50MPH. Vehicle hit another car. Dealer has not seen.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-19
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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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.
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1994-02-21Seat belts93V179000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 90V024000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 93V179000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
- 3 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.