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Jaguar Vanden PlasModel year report

2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,588miles, 4 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 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and air bags (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,588 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Other or unknown: “This has been an ongoing problem for the past year. My 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas goes into limp mode and the car will barely move. It is a hazard, especially if there is no place to pull over. Diagnosed as a throttle body problem which is a well known issue that Jaguar refuses to address. Usually a restart will correct it. This time it does not correct and will cost $3,000 to correct the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10414760, filed 2011-07, 75,177 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2004 (na) Jaguar Vanden Plas. On april 10, 2004, while driving 30 MPH, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The insurance company declared the vehicle as destroyed and did not investigate the air bag failure. The contact received injuries to her ribs and head. The other driver received injuries to the forehead. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 24,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10226069, filed 2008-04, 24,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact stated while driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal a screeching noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The consumer was told the vehicle needed rotors and brakes. Updated 10/30/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10170338, filed 2006-10, 13,537 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,000 and 75,177 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,588 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 2003 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 automatic152218$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 2003 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 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2003 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 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?

The EPA rates the 2003 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 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,588 miles and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 75,177 miles; 50% 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.