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1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
50%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
64,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1999350%
1998542%

Other parts of the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas

Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas

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.

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