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Jaguar Vanden PlasModel year report

1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,012miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by seat belts (1) and steering (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,012 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Seat belts: “Right rear bracket that holds the drivers seat to the mounting track broke. This allowed the drivers seat to swing back on acceleration and swing forward, into steering wheel, when applying the brakes. The seat would swivel around on the three remaining attach points. This occurred during normal driving. If this had happened as a resujlt of a rear end collision, it is likely that the entire seat would have torn loose and become an unguided flying object in the car. Given that the seat belt is attached to the seat frame rather than the car's frame, it would have provided no protection. …”

NHTSA complaint #10122546, filed 2005-05, 82,504 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 57,521 and 82,504 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,012 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199719982002200322005
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Vanden Plas RWD4.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152117$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar Vanden Plas

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003549,5880—18—Not enough data
19996100,0000—17—Not enough data
19981262,5000—18—Not enough data
1996670,0120—17—Not enough data

All Jaguar Vanden Plas model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by seat belts with 1.

Has the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?

The EPA rates the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas (Vanden Plas, 4.0L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,012 miles and the middle half falls between 57,521 and 82,504 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.