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Jaguar Vanden PlasModel year report

1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 3 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 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “While driving timing chain failed, causing the engine to blow, and had complete loss of power, including no steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Also, contacted the manufacturer. Neither were willing to assist consumer.”

NHTSA complaint #10106631, filed 2005-01, 64,500 miles

Vehicle speed control: “On 2/10/17 entering freeway I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. The gas pedal stuck,I barely avoided a major accident. I overheated my brakes,and managed to pull the pedal up by hand. The pedal had stuck on a medal stud mounted in the floor under the gas pedal.the Jaguar dealer said there was suppose to be a kickdown switch on the stud. I purchased a switch,but I would not fit on the stud. I put a plastic bottlecap over the stud.please check your vehicle..Jaguar does not seem to care.”

NHTSA complaint #10983836, filed 2017-05, 140,000 miles

Equipment: “At 37,092 the thermostat froze, blowing the radiator hose. At 52,058 another thermostat froze, blowing the radiator. Was told by Jaguar service that these freeze, and I should bring my Jaguar in every 16,000 miles just to be certain. When radiator hose blows, no telling where we might be and situation could be dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10149251, filed 2006-02

Body and structure: “1999 Jaguar xj8. Consumer writes in regards to pedal being stuck to the floor when trying to accelerate. The consumer stated while driving in heavy traffic, the gas pedal stuck to the floor, almost causing an accident. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal up. The failure was due to an incorrectly installed stud that was missing it's kick down stick. The mechanic advised the stud was supposed to have a cover on it and that the stud was unnecessary. The mechanic offered to remove the stud, the consumer declined and placed a plastic bottle cap over the stud.”

NHTSA complaint #10978436, filed 2017-06

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,500 and 140,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–10067%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200320052006200920172
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 1999 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 8-cyl5-speed automatic152217$4,850
Vanden Plas S.C. RWD4.0L 8-cyl5-speed automatic142016$5,150

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 1999 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 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 1999 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 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (Vanden Plas, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 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 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 64,500 and 140,000 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.