1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles, 8 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and exterior lighting (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Engine cooling5 42%
- Exterior lighting2 17%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Other or unknown1 8.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Engine will shut off while driving. This problem has happened to my wife and myself while driving many times (>20) but fortunately most of the times she was on city streets where it wasn't much of a problem to get over to the side of the road. The greatest problems have occurred while my wife was driving at speed limit (65 MPH) on freeways in the fast lanes. This caused her to almost be involved in a traffic accident as she tried to pull over to the side of the road with no power in heavy traffic conditions. I think this is a major safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018849, filed 2003-05, 46,725 milesVehicle speed control: “My car cuts off, after driving on the interstate at a high rat of speed, mostly happens as I'm turning off the highway, also my cruise control does not function.”
NHTSA complaint #11092023, filed 2018-05, 45 milesExterior lighting: “1998 Jaguar van dan plas has a severe defect. Car stalls while driving and engine looses all power. Also the drive belt shuts down after computer chip failure causing over heating and discharging of battery. Even after replacement of the chip, the same occurs after some miles. Left headlight keeps on burning out.”
NHTSA complaint #10032571, filed 2003-08, 45,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 46,725 and 66,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1998 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden Plas RWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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 1998 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.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10212857Dec 1, 2012Electrical system. Mongoose Update.
Other model years of the Jaguar Vanden Plas
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 49,588 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 12 | 62,500 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 70,012 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Jaguar Vanden Plas model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (42% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 1998 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 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?
The EPA rates the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas (Vanden Plas, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,500 miles and the middle half falls between 46,725 and 66,800 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.