There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 18, 2009
Vehicle stalls and goes into a engine fail safe mode randomly. This is very dangerous since when it goes in this mode it reduces power to the engine leaving the driver stuck to try to get off the road. There has been a problem with jaguar throttle bodies on this model that they were suppose to have fixed by the time they made the 2000 model but I think it is still a problem. There was a recall on models up to 1999 to get the throttle bodies replaced. It should have included 2000 as well.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 42,067 miles · reported May 19, 2004
There exists a condition with the secondary timing chain tensioner in 2000 jaguar xj8, vanden plas, or xk8 models that can and does lead to catastrophic engine failure. To date jaguar does not admit that this is a serious design flaw and safety issue. There are no recalls or even a service bulletin on this however failures are documented on the jaguar club of north america and possibly others have been quietly fixed by jaguar. This plastic tensioner can fail upon start-up, as it did in my case, or in the worst scenario it can happen at speed. The plastic housing of the tensioner simply fails…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 56,000 miles · reported Apr 14, 2004
The engine will stall randomly. This happens at low speed or when I stop at an intersection. It has also stalled when making a turn and narrowly avoided an accident. It only happens randomly and there is no pattern to when it will happen.
Equipment · reported Mar 13, 2001
Bad odor inside of vehicle. Consumer was catching headache from smell. Notified dealership and manuafacturer . There was a leak caused by a mold underneath vehicle, rugs had to be replaced. Air conditioner was leaking a substance that caused a mold inside of vehicle. Vehicle at the dealership for a month.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.
Are Jaguar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.