CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Jaguar Sovereign has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
1990 Jaguar Sovereign recalls
Most common 1990 Jaguar Sovereign problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V179000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LAND ROVER SPOKANE, 1310 W 3RD AVE #3, SPOKANE, WA 99201, (509)-590-0754) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TT CONSUMER STATED AUTO BELTS (SHOULDER) ARE NON-OPERATIVE AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH DOT STATUTES. (NO SHOULDER BELTS). DEALER REFUS
NON-ROAD HAZARD TIRE FAILURE OF A 205X70XR15 COOPER MASTERCRAFT SENSYS 01 TIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH ON I-10 NEAR TONAPAH, AZ THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITH A LOUD BANG. WE GOT OFF OF I-10 A FEW FEET AND PUT THE SPARE ON . THE TIRE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED IN ONE SMALL AREA. THESE TIRES ARE ALMOST NEW WITH 10/32NDS TREAD DEPTH AND NO VISIBLE DAMAGE BEFORE THE INCIDENT. TIRE PRESSURES WERE CHECKED BEFORE THE TRIP AT 35PSI FRONT AND 33PSI REAR. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
MAY 2000 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME IN HER 1990 JAGUAR SOVEREIGN - THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY. LUCKILY, SHE HAD JUST PULLED IN AND WAS GOING VERY SLOWLY AND MANAGED TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE HAND BRAKE BEFORE REACHING THE GARAGE DOOR. HAD THIS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC, SHE COULD/WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, ALONG WITH OTHERS AND MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKING WITH NO WARNING SYMPTONS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN DEFECT - COMPLETE BRAKING (A SAFETY-CRITICAL ITEM) SHOULD NEVER BE LOST DUE TO A ROUTINE PART FAILURE UNLESS COMBINED ABNORMAL ENVIRONMENTS BEING PRESENT. UPON HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO ROSENTHAL JAGUAR IN TYSO
EMPLOYEE THOUGHT THERE WAS BALL JOINT PROMBLEM AND IT TURNED OUT TO BE STRUCTURAL FAILURE RUST ONTO THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER. UPON USING A SCREW DRIVER TO INSPECT AN AREA OF LOOSE POWDER COATING, THE SCREW DRIVER EASILY WALKED THROUGH THE METAL AREA.
VEHICLE PUT IN REVERSE, SUDDENLY FLEW BACKWARDS, TRIED TO PUT BRAKES ON, BRAKES FAILED, SLAMMED IT INTO DRIVE, CRASHED INTO BMW & PUSHED IT THROUGH A HOUSE. *AK
1990 Jaguar Sovereign questions
Does the 1990 Jaguar Sovereign have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Jaguar Sovereign: Seat Belts; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Jaguar Sovereign?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Structure (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Jaguar Sovereign has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.