Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2003 Jaguar S-type.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
2004 Jaguar S-type needed new brakes with 30,000 miles on them and tires needed to be replaced. The abs light had illuminated, a wiper motor was installed and the rear brake line and rotors were replaced.
2003 Jaguar 4. 2 r equipped with continenal tires 275/35/zr18 April 2, 2003 right rear blow out 50mph at 3550 miles. Dealer stated road hazard June 25, 2003. Left front blow out at 70 mph ,7000 miles. Dealer states road hazard. Both blowouts were on sidewall below tread. Tires appears to fail under speed.
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-type equipped with kumho ecsta lx platinum tires, size: 235/50r17 (na). While driving approximately 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the tire tread was spreading and the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle failure mileage was 98,761 and the tire failure mileage was unknown.