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1991 Jaguar Vanden PlasProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage77kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas has problems

2 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
Air bags11
Seat belts10

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

1 recall

1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas 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

1991 vs. every other Vanden Plas 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 Vanden Plas median. How we score

'84'85'88'89'90'91'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vanden Plas owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO AVOID STRIKING AN ANIMAL, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FRACTURED FACIAL BONES, BLEEDING ON THE BRAIN, A CONCUSSION, AND…
Complaint 10957307 · Feb 27, 2017 · 77,000 miles

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