Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2001 Jaguar S-type. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (two problems).
I purchased a 2001 Jaguar S-type less than a year ago. It has less than 70000 miles on it and while I am driving down the road the motor starts revving up and it won't shift. . . . It says gearbox fault. Apparently this is a common problem among this model of car. Read details...
Recently (10/16/08) purchased a 2001 S-type 4. 0 with 74316 mi. 2nd day I had it transmission started slipping. Within 1 week had to be rebuilt. All coils replaced and #4 & #5 keep going bad. Dealership stated coils were broken. Sent home with broken coils. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Jaguar S-type. The contact stated the vehicle rolled backwards while in park and the transmission was replaced twice. The vehicle was taken back to the transmission mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which located the failure within the transmission cable. Read details...