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Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 Safety Reports and Reviews



Jaguar Vanden Plas Reports


JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Air Bags

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Air Bags Report #543323

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on .JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with AIR BAGS . FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG CAUSED BURN TO DRIVER'S HAND AND DAMAGE TO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE..1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6243WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in ABBEVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Service Brakes, Hydraulic Switches Brake Light

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Switches Brake Light Report #608717

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 1998.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT . BRAKE SWITCH FAILED. YH.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6249WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in VENTURA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980611. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #743426

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2001.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING OR SYMPTOMS. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX,. 70 MILES PER HOUR ON A SEATTLE FREEWAY WHEN THE "ENGINE FAIL" LIGHT CAME ON. NO POWER BRAKES, NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER! THE CAR MUST BE PUT INTO "PARK" TO RESTART. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN AWARE OF A "COMPUTER" GLITCH AND PROMISED A RECALL. NONE TO DATE. THE COMPUTER HAS BEEN REPLACED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I MET ANOTHER JAG OWNER AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM. THE CAR IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6248WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in SALEM, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Other

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Other Report #10000982

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 12, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with OTHER . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6247WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in WINTER SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20021127. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10018849

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE AND MYSELF WHILE DRIVING MANY TIMES (>20) BUT FORTUNATELY MOST OF THE TIMES SHE WAS ON CITY STREETS WHERE IT WASN'T MUCH OF A PROBLEM TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE GREATEST PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT SPEED LIMIT (65 MPH) ON FREEWAYS IN THE FAST LANES. THIS CAUSED HER TO ALMOST BE INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AS SHE TRIED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. I THINK THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP (BAUER JAGUAR IN SANTA ANA, CA), THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY A CLOSURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY PLATE WHEN THE UNIT GOES INTO A SELF-CLEANING MODE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS MADE A CHANGE IN THROTTLE BODY PLATE STOP SO THAT IT WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY WHEN IT GOES INTO THIS SELF-CLEANING MODE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN SINCE THE DEALERSHIP APPLIED THIS CHANGE BUT I HAVE A GREATER CONCERN FOR OTHER PEOPLE WHO MIGHT ENCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. *JB .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46725 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6244WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in YORBA LINDA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980727. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BAUER JAGUAR . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714-953-4800 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA ANA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92705 .
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Power Train

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Power Train Report #10032571

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 1998 JAGUAR VAN DAN PLAS HAS A SEVERE DEFECT. CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE LOOSES ALL POWER. ALSO THE DRIVE BELT SHUTS DOWN AFTER COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE CAUSING OVER HEATING AND DISCHARGING OF BATTERY. EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIP, THE SAME OCCURS AFTER SOME MILES. LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS ON BURNING OUT. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in MORRISTOWN, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20000805. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Exterior Lighting

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Exterior Lighting Report #10032571

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 1998 JAGUAR VAN DAN PLAS HAS A SEVERE DEFECT. CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE LOOSES ALL POWER. ALSO THE DRIVE BELT SHUTS DOWN AFTER COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE CAUSING OVER HEATING AND DISCHARGING OF BATTERY. EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIP, THE SAME OCCURS AFTER SOME MILES. LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS ON BURNING OUT. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in MORRISTOWN, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20000805. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Engine And Engine Cooling

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10032571

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 1998 JAGUAR VAN DAN PLAS HAS A SEVERE DEFECT. CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE LOOSES ALL POWER. ALSO THE DRIVE BELT SHUTS DOWN AFTER COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE CAUSING OVER HEATING AND DISCHARGING OF BATTERY. EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIP, THE SAME OCCURS AFTER SOME MILES. LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS ON BURNING OUT. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in MORRISTOWN, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20000805. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Exterior Lighting Headlights

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10032571

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . 1998 JAGUAR VAN DAN PLAS HAS A SEVERE DEFECT. CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND ENGINE LOOSES ALL POWER. ALSO THE DRIVE BELT SHUTS DOWN AFTER COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE CAUSING OVER HEATING AND DISCHARGING OF BATTERY. EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE CHIP, THE SAME OCCURS AFTER SOME MILES. LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS ON BURNING OUT. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in MORRISTOWN, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20000805. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Vehicle Speed Control

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10061882

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2003.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . MY 1998 XJ8VDP JAGUAR HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED AT SPEEDS OF 65-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALER HAS CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY WITHOUT SUCCESS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AND MY WIFE NOW FEELS INSECURE IN THIS VEHICLE. JAG NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND FIX THIS PROBLEM.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20010407. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10103316

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2004.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OVER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS WAS DUE TO THE PLASTIC PART IN THE TIMING BELT, WHICH CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO COME OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK *SC *JB.Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in SUNNYVALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Fuel System, Other Fuel Injection System

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Fuel System, Other Fuel Injection System Report #10153540

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2006.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, FORTUNATELY I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE RIGHT LINE, I STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CAR DID START AND I DROVE HOME, I MADE A APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER,THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM AT THAT TIME,BUT THEY DID TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME VIN# FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, NOW I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE VERY OFTEN HAPPENS THE SAME SCENARIO,THE ENGINE JUST QUITS SOME TIMES WILL START IMMEDIATELY AN AT TIMES WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL HOURS. CURRENTLY THE CAR IS AT JAGUAR SERVICE FACILITY,THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED A THROTTLE BODY THE SAME PART THAT IS BEING RECALLED ON OTHER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. *JB.Mileage was 69789 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6241WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20050503. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Vehicle Speed Control

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10153540

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2006.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, FORTUNATELY I WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE RIGHT LINE, I STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE CAR DID START AND I DROVE HOME, I MADE A APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER,THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM AT THAT TIME,BUT THEY DID TELL ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME VIN# FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, NOW I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE VERY OFTEN HAPPENS THE SAME SCENARIO,THE ENGINE JUST QUITS SOME TIMES WILL START IMMEDIATELY AN AT TIMES WILL NOT START FOR SEVERAL HOURS. CURRENTLY THE CAR IS AT JAGUAR SERVICE FACILITY,THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT I NEED A THROTTLE BODY THE SAME PART THAT IS BEING RECALLED ON OTHER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. *JB.Mileage was 69789 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6241WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20050503. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #10158702

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2006.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ERUPTED IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT PULLED THE DOOR PANEL OFF TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MINOR BURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HARNESS, SWITCH, AND DOOR PAD. .Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 99956 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6240WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Vehicle was purchased on 20060328. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE PARTY .
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Electrical System

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Electrical System Report #10450328

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2012.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEEDS WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE THEREFORE ALSO INOPERABLE. VEHICLE MUST BE COASTED IN THIS CONDITION TO A STOP AND PUT IN "PARK" BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. THIS OBVIOUSLY IS A LIFE-THREATENING MANEUVER IN MULTIPLE LANES OF 70 MPH SPECIALLY WHEN MY WIFE AND KIDS ARE IN THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 66800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6242WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Service Brakes, Hydraulic

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10450328

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2012.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEEDS WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE THEREFORE ALSO INOPERABLE. VEHICLE MUST BE COASTED IN THIS CONDITION TO A STOP AND PUT IN "PARK" BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. THIS OBVIOUSLY IS A LIFE-THREATENING MANEUVER IN MULTIPLE LANES OF 70 MPH SPECIALLY WHEN MY WIFE AND KIDS ARE IN THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 66800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6242WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS Engine And Engine Cooling

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10450328

JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2012.JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS 1998, manufactured by JAGUAR CARS LTD had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE STALLS AT ANY SPEEDS WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE THEREFORE ALSO INOPERABLE. VEHICLE MUST BE COASTED IN THIS CONDITION TO A STOP AND PUT IN "PARK" BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. THIS OBVIOUSLY IS A LIFE-THREATENING MANEUVER IN MULTIPLE LANES OF 70 MPH SPECIALLY WHEN MY WIFE AND KIDS ARE IN THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 66800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):SAJKX6242WC. Jaguar Vanden Plas 1998 problem was reported in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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