2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 5 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
I am writing to report a serious incident involving unsafe and negligent repair work performed by Arie Nol Auto Center Inc., an auto repair shop in Kentwood, Michigan.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-26
Urgent....... Traveling @ 65 MPH in the hov lane of the 405 freeway the mil ( Malfunction indicator lamp ) showed a trans fault, and the engine was shut down!!! I turned on the emergency flashers, and coasteed to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-12
Also filed under Power train and electrical system
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Air bags
1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 (Na) Jaguar Vanden Plas. On April 10, 2004, while driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-04-29
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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).
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.