MYRModel Year Report

1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas

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1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:31:12.126Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar Vanden Plas Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 4 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1989: 1 complaints
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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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO DRIVE IT TOOK OFF AT ABOUT 50MPH. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER CAR. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990119

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900702 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900702 — exterior lighting

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 O

Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.

Campaign 90V024000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940221 — seat belts

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 PO

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 SYSTE

Campaign 93V179000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V024000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V179000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.