Cadillac SLS vs Jaguar Vanden Plas
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac SLS | Jaguar Vanden Plas |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 30 | 74 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2004 | 1984–2004 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 0 | 6 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.3% | 16.2% |
Cadillac SLS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
11
36.7%
Electrical System
6
20.0%
Body & Structure
3
10.0%
Brakes
2
6.7%
Stability & Traction Control
2
6.7%
Steering
1
3.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1
3.3%
Lights
1
3.3%
Jaguar Vanden Plas by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
17
23.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15
20.3%
Brakes
5
6.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
4
5.4%
Electrical System
4
5.4%
Seat Belts
4
5.4%
Airbags
3
4.1%
Steering
3
4.1%