Headlights problems of the 2003 Jaguar S-type

Five problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2003 Jaguar S-type. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Jaguar S-type based on all problems reported for the 2003 S-type.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2011

2003 s type Jaguar. Consumer states problem with electrical system, transmission slipping, drive shaft, and rear-end differential the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced 12 more times after he received a recall notice regarding the transmission and the problems were never corrected. Also, the windshield wipers did not work properly. The dealer replaced the wiper blades. The battery had to be jumped twice, the radiator and heater valve hoses were leaking and had to be replaced. The head lights fogged up and the bulb had to be replaced, the driver's seat rocked back and forth, the exterior driver's side mirror was not working due to a sticking switch.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2008

Both low beam headlights self-leveling mechanisms have failed. According to authorized Jaguar service department, the only solution is to replace the entire headlight system at a estimated cost of $2,000. Low beams are now aimed only 10-15 ft in front of the car.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2008

Both headlights after leveling pointed only 10 or 15 feet down the road. Was told by the dealership that both headlight assemblies needed to be replaced at a cost of $2,400. The car has never been involved in any kind of accident.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2007

Headlights point to low to the ground after leveling.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2002

Numerous problems with s type r - headlights will not balance(blinds oncoming traffic), air conditioning failure until car is turned on and off, after 5 attempts to correct problems they still exist. We filed a lemon law and proceeding with arbitration.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2003 Jaguar S-type



Fuel Economy of S-type Vehicles
S-type Service Bulletins
S-type Safety Recalls