general problems of the 2003 Jaguar S-type

Jaguar S-type sedan 2003 was subject to recall r-513 but not limited to this. This vehicle experienced major malfuctions in performance with gear box and braking systems in which it could not be properly shifted out of park, lost rpm, parking brake failure, abs warning lights and major engine light indicator warnings. The car could not be safely driven and suffered a major breakdown with less than 9500 miles, flatbedded to sportique motors in huntington, NY on 12/10/2004, returned on 12/15/2004 only to be flatbedded again on 12/17/2004. A new computer was not installed in the vehicle as promised at that time, and the computer was simply reflashed. At 33,948 miles out of warrenty on may 26, 2010 this vehicle suffered the same major breakdown as discribed above and was again flatbedded to huntington Land Rover Jaguar, formerly sportique Jaguar, huntington, NY. The car could not properly be shifted out of park, lost rpm and could not be driven safely. The dealership worked on the car four (4) times declaring the problem solved on three occasions from may 26, 2010 until it was flatted bedded back a forth time on 07/22/10 only to be told the car needed a new "park sensor module" and and new "transmission sensor" at a cost of over $4000 dollars with labor. My attemps to obtain assistance from Jaguar central and huntington Jaguar based on my contention that the vehicle was never properly fixed when under warrenty resulted in continual refusals by these parties with claims by the dealership that a faulty truck seal and water leak that certainly did not exist at 9500miles necessitated the costly repairs (the transmission sensor is inside the sealed transmission). My complaints to the dmv ( with lookback of 90 days) has resulted in their findings of a dealership mis-diagnosis . The car remains incapacitated and unsafe to drive. I respectfully request an investigation into all repairs and histories of similar models related to NHTSA recalls but not limited to this.

In the 1 1/2 years that I have owned my vehicle it has been int he shop 15 times for various reasons: electrical, transmission, front end problems, steering, accelerations etc. . . Jaguar has been dragging their feet for 4 months in rectifying problems. Consumer affiars is worthless and have accused me of "outgrowing" my car. Not concerned about their customers just doesn't want their car back.

The touch panel screen displayed an hour glass then ultimately came up with a 'communications fault' error message on the screen. Stopping and re-starting the car corrected the problem. This problem has occurred serveral times (> 4) since we bought the car. The car has been in for service for this and other problems in excess of 30 days since we bought it in oct 2003.

Let it be known at miles 2291 the door handles replacement clear coat off paint. Turned signals,oil light on, failed computer system. While driving, the park brake and brake light appeared on the dash and was continuous,replacment of the instrument cluster was needed for the vehicle and the part was not in the united states. Completed in 15 days.

Ltr addressed to Jaguar request refund for her vehicle, her vehicle continues to have the same brake problems that was supposed to be repaired. While driving, the park brake and brake light appeared on the dash and was continuous, then the vehicle would suddenly shut down. The vehicle was nearly hit by another vehicle. The consumer was told that a part called a instrument cluster was needed for the vehicle and the part was not in the united states.

Vehicle is not getting traction on slippery roads as well as a noise coming from the transmission. The consumer received a transmission recall but it doesn't seem to be related to the traction problem.