Jaguar Vanden Plas owners have reported 2 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
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.
The car just shuts down on the highway at high speeds or when braking from a high speed[60-70mph]. The first time we were exiting the 417,the second time exiting from i4 to hyw. 27,the third time going thru a toll booth on 417 with an epass with our three grandchildren in the car and the 4th time was today on i4 going 60mph in the left lane with almost no shoulder. It just dies with no warning of any kind. We found a mechanic last fri. Who told us that it is a problem with 1998 jags and that it is the throttle body and that it should be a recall and that the manufacturer should have to repair this at no cost. How can they continue to have cars like this on the road? it is a horrible feeling and very dangerous! what a law suit waiting to happen. This used car was purchased off a lease and we have only had it since Nov. 27,2002. These 4 incidents happened in a span of 6-1/2 weeks. We are turning it back tomorrow until this problem is fixed. Hopefully my husband will not be killed on the way to turn it in.