1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas
Only 3 complaints 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 3 complaints
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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Consumer was pulling out of a parking lot and while driving across the lot vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing it to go at an excessive speed, and resulting in a collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-04
Steering
1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack.
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Engine gaskets leak oil.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-28
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Seat belts
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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I have a malfunctioning seatbelt in a 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (Van den plas). Seatbelt repair is warranted for the life of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-04
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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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Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic89V235000 Head of rear caliper fixing bolt could break off, leaving only bolt shank in place.
Remedy: Manufacturer will replace defective bolt.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V235000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 93V179000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 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.