Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS
- Summary
- THE NORMAL LOCKUP FUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT REEL CAN CAUSE THE BELT MOTOR WINCH ASSEMBLY TO LOCKUP SUCH THAT THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM WILL NOT DEPLOY/FUNCTION OR GETS STUCK AT VARIOUS POINTS ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING THE KINKING OR BREAKING OF ITS CABLE OR DETACHMENT OF THE TONGUE.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURS THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE CANNOT USETHE SAFETY BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- JAGUAR WILL REPAIR THE PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS OR HAS OCCURRED. JAGUAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS OF THE AUTOMATIC (PASSIVE) BELT SYSTEM.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary
- HEAD OF REAR CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULD BREAK OFF, LEAVING ONLY BOLT SHANK IN PLACE.
- Consequence
- THE BREAK IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULDRESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLT.
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Owner complaints (3)
3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 33.3% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 33.3% |
| Steering | 1 | 33.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 33.3% |
How 1990 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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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas FAQ
How many recalls does the 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 93V179000 (seat belt), 89V235000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems?
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (1), Seat belts (1), Steering (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1990 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 1990 drew 3. 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.