We found the following complaints for JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS (1999)
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The engine stalled without warning, which made the vehicle difficult to control.
While driving timing chainfailed, causing the engine to blow, and had complete loss of power, including no steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer.also,contacted the manufacturer. Neither were willing to assist consumer.
1999 jaguar xj8. Consumer writes in regards to pedal being stuck to the floor when trying to accelerate. *ldthe consumer stated while driving in heavy traffic, the gas pedal stuck to the floor, almost causing an accident. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal up. The failure was due to an incorrectly installed stud that was missing it's kick down stick. The mechanic advised the stud was supposed to have a cover on it and that the stud was unnecessary. The mechanic offered to remove the stud, the consumer declined and placed a plastic bottle cap over the stud.
On 2/10/17 entering freeway i pressed the gas pedal to the floor. The gas pedal stuck,i barely avoided a major accident. I overheated my brakes,and managed to pull the pedal up by hand. The pedal had stuck on a medal stud mounted in the floor under the gas pedal.the jaguar dealer said there was suppose to be a kickdown switch on the stud. I purchased a switch,but i would not fit on the stud.i put a plastic bottlecapover the stud.please check your vehicle..jaguar does not seem to care.
The contact owns a 1999 vanden plas jaguar. When he attempted to move the vehicle in his drivewayit suddenly accelerated to 70 mph. He placed both feet on the brake pedal and was unable to stop the vehicle.the vehicle crashed into a wall and his right thumb was broken. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer; however, they would not offer any assistance. The insurance company will not pay for the damages or investigate the failure. The failure and current mileage were 100,000.
1999 jaguar xj8. Consumer writes in regards to pedal being stuck to the floor when trying to accelerate. *ldthe consumer stated while driving in heavy traffic, the gas pedal stuck to the floor, almost causing an accident. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal up. The failure was due to an incorrectly installed stud that was missing it's kick down stick. The mechanic advised the stud was supposed to have a cover on it and that the stud was unnecessary. The mechanic offered to remove the stud, the consumer declined and placed a plastic bottle cap over the stud.
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