NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Jaguar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas, describing incidents dated October 9, 2006 to May 12, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11622121 · Filed October 26, 2024
I am writing to report a serious incident involving unsafe and negligent repair work performed by Arie Nol Auto Center Inc., an auto repair shop in Kentwood, Michigan. The shop’s conduct has not only caused personal distress but also raised significant public safety concerns. In December 2023, Arie…
ODI #10873752 · Filed June 12, 2016
URGENT....... TRAVELING @ 65 MPH IN THE HOV LANE OF THE 405 FREEWAY THE MIL ( MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ) SHOWED A TRANS FAULT, AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN!!! I TURNED ON THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS, AND COASTEED TO A STOP. THERE WAS NOT A CHAIN REACTION EVENT. AFTER STOOPING I REMOVED THE KEY, AS A…
ODI #10414760 · Filed July 22, 2011
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…

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AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK

NHTSA #06E043000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported May 19, 2006 · HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Potentially affected: 88,303 vehicles

Owners notified October 18, 2006

Defect description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas.

Unknown or Other; Engine

ODI #11622121

Incident: May 12, 2024 · Filed: October 26, 2024

I am writing to report a serious incident involving unsafe and negligent repair work performed by Arie Nol Auto Center Inc., an auto repair shop in Kentwood, Michigan. The shop’s conduct has not only caused personal distress but also raised significant public safety concerns. In December 2023, Arie Nol Auto Center diagnosed my 2003 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas as needing a new water pump and mass airflow sensor. After allegedly making these repairs, the vehicle was parked in my garage. However, in May 2024, when I attempted to drive the vehicle, the engine warning light illuminated, and the oil system displayed dangerously low levels. Upon inspection, a retired mechanic discovered that the car had no oil, and the oil cooler bypass was missing. The vehicle leaked oil profusely, which could have led to a catastrophic engine failure or a road hazard. I believe the shop’s negligence could endanger not only vehicle owners but also other motorists. Given the potential risks associated with this type of negligence, I request that the NHTSA investigate this matter to determine whether broader safety violations are present. Repair shops that disregard safety should not be permitted to operate unchecked. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Power Train; Electrical System; Engine

ODI #10873752

Incident: June 3, 2016 · Filed: June 12, 2016

URGENT....... TRAVELING @ 65 MPH IN THE HOV LANE OF THE 405 FREEWAY THE MIL ( MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ) SHOWED A TRANS FAULT, AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN!!! I TURNED ON THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS, AND COASTEED TO A STOP. THERE WAS NOT A CHAIN REACTION EVENT. AFTER STOOPING I REMOVED THE KEY, AS A POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH OVER HEAT ISSUE , IT WAS NOT HOT. I REPLACED THE KEY AND TURNED THE IGNITION ON , AND THE ENGINE STARTED, I PLACED IT IN GEAR, AND THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD IN LIMP HOME MODE. I AM FAMILIAR WITH OBD 2, AND KNOW THAT NO SYSTEM SHOULD EVER SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. A SUBSEQUENT REVIEW ON GOOGLE SHOWED NUMERIOUS COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM, VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ! WHAT DO I WANT. I WANT THE NHTSA TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION AS TO WHAT IS THE FIX FOR WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PROGRAMMING DESIGN FLAW OF THE ECM OR TCM. I KNOW THE FIX FOR THE TRANS FAULT MIL LIGHT, A LOOSE SNAP RING ON THE FRONT CLUTCH DRUM OF THE ZF-24 5 SPEED TRANS. THAT PROBLEM WILL BE FIXED, HOWEVER, NO DRIVER SHOULD EVER EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, WHEN A FAULT CODE IS DISPLAYED. IF A FIX IS NOT PUBLISHED, PEOPLE WILL DIE, IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY!!!

Unknown or Other

ODI #10414760

Incident: July 21, 2011 · Filed: July 22, 2011

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. *TT

Air Bags

ODI #10226069

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: April 10, 2007 · Filed: April 29, 2008

TL*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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10170338

Incident: October 9, 2006 · Filed: October 10, 2006

DT*: 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.*JB

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