Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
- Summary
- HIGH PRESSURE FLUID SUPPLY HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID OF THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
- Consequence
- LOSS OF FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT, AND THE EXPELLED FLUID FROM THE HOSE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Remedy
- INSTALL NEW POWER HYDRAULIC HOSE OF A DIFFERENT SPECIFICATION.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SWITCH:BRAKE LIGHT
- Summary
- BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW TO AND FROM THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP, COULD LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF FLUID IN THE POWER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS ALSO IN THE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL WIRING.
- Consequence
- THE LEAKING BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCH COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION AND COULD CAUSE THE ASSIST FEATURE OF BRAKES NOT TO RECHARGE. ALSO, FLUID LOSS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TOTHE BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR SWITCHES WITH REVISED SEALS.
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS:
- Summary
- CERTAIN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING PAN FIXINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION.
- Consequence
- THIS MAY ALLOW THE CARS FRONT SUSPENSION TO SETTLE ONTOTHE BUMP STOP ON ONE SIDE.
- Remedy
- INSTALL REVISED SPECIFICATION FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PAN FIXINGS.
LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Summary
- CRUISE CONTROL MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE IN A NORMAL MANNER UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF BRAKE LAMP MICROSWITCH ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence
- POSSIBLE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND FAILURE OF CRUISECONTROL TO DISENGAGE IN THE NORMAL MANNER MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A MODIFIED MICROSWITCH IN ALL VEHICLES.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% |
How 1988 compares with other Vanden Plas years
Best and worst Vanden Plas years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas FAQ
How many recalls does the 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 90V023000 (brake), 90V024000 (brake), 88V018000 (suspension), 87V105000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1988 Vanden Plas compare with other years?
Among the 1984–1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas model years at least five years old, the 1984 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1996 the most (6). The 1988 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.