Jaguar Vanden Plas inside door handle cable breaks frequently, affecting driver side lock functionality on Jaguar Vanden Plas

Submitted by gay motorhead · Jun 23, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Some Jaguar Vanden Plas owners report experiencing issues with the inside door handle cable breaking, which can affect the driver side lock functionality. This problem is known to cause the driver side interior door handle to fail in unlocking the door as intended. To resolve this issue, owners may need to remove the latch assembly to access the cable mountings, and in some cases, the window may need to be raised or removed, along with moving the track to facilitate this process. Additionally, if the interior handle does not engage the lever on the other end, it may necessitate replacing the latch. These concerns underline the importance of addressing the inside door handle cable break promptly to ensure proper door operation.

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Jaguar Vanden Plas vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected
Average mileage: 110,000 miles
(110,000 - 110,000)

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