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1992 Jaguar SovereignProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1992 Jaguar Sovereign, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage93kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Jaguar Sovereign has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Jaguar Sovereign recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 93V-179 · Nov 1, 1993 · 52,102 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Sovereign year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sovereign median. How we score

'89'90'91'92
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sovereign owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT IS AUTOMATIC ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. ONCE SEATED IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THE BELT WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE OVER HIS SHOULDER. THE FAILURE IS DUE TO A BELT WINCH ASSEMBLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS)…
Complaint 10237693 · Aug 11, 2008 · 56,592 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN. ON MARCH 14, 2007, A PASSENGER HAD TO BE CUT FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO UNLATCH. SINCE THAT TIME, THE CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE JAGUAR DEALER. THE…
Complaint 10191185 · May 18, 2007 · 130,000 miles
SEATBELT MECHANISM FAILED (SEIZED AND DID NOT ALLOW MOVEMENT OR USE OF BELT)..I JUST READ THAT THIS WAS A RECALL BUT WE NEVER WERE INFORMED
Complaint 734915 · Oct 22, 2000

Own a 1992 Sovereign?

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