Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Jaguar S-type

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. I was pulling out to make a left turn and was nearly hit because suddenly the car wouldn't go. How many complaints do you have to have to force a recall? I purchased this car because I thought it would be a safe dependable car. Very poor craftsmanship!.

Owner of a Jaguar S-type 4. 0, 2001, 54,000 miles : a warning light came up indicating "shift gear failure". The car was taken to the dealership as per their request to investigate the situation. After 3 days I was told that a new transmission was needed. I asked how a relatively new car, very well kept (every service was done on time and at the dealership) could have this major problem. I was told that this type of car frequently have this problems. Jaguar is replacing the transmission with a refurbished one for a cost of $2240. 00 plus tax. What can I do to get some of this expense back. Do I have a valid claim ? it is just hard to see an expensive car like this have this type of problem and since the insurance expired (50,000 miles) just be told to take it or leave it. Actually I was told that Jaguar was doing me a favor by providing such an inexpensive transmission that they tipically cost about $6,300. 00.

Consumer was unable to engage the shift lever into drive. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.

The consumer is having trouble moving the gear from park to drive especially while on an incline. The vehicle has to be moved or shaken from the outside in order to release the gear. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but the cause was undetermined.