Four problems related to power train 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar s. The contact stated that his wife was reversing with the brake pedal being depressed, when she lost control of the vehicle and it accelerated on it's own almost crashing into pedestrians. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they only repair vehicles made in 2005 and newer and the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. VIN was unavailable.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Jaguar s type. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that vehicle needed the motor replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I pulled up to stop at a resturant curb and stopped the vehicle. The engine suppenly raced to approx 6000-6500 rpm. I was able to keep my foot firmly on the brake, shift the transmission into park, and turn the engine off. When I re-started the engine everything was fine. I did' not think too much of this, outside of scaring the hell out of me, as I thought my foot might have slipped off the brake and on to the accelerator. About one week it happened again as I was pulling up to a stop behind a vehicle the engine started racing again. Again I was able to sop, within 2 feet, of the vehicle in front om me. The vehicle is now at the jagurar dealership, markel, in omaha, ne. Jaguar cars in new jersey (audrey) just informed me that it is a transmission problem and Jaguar would not accept responsibility for a possible safety defect. They offered to repair it for $7,500. I believe this is a potential safety issue and will not drive it until it is repaired. Jaguar apparently does not agree with assesment and refuses to take responsibility for the defect.
At 11 miles a small noise was there. I look at tires & saw nothing. After road trip told service tech and salesman. Was told rock in tire, at 53 mile noise came back. Called salesman, and general manager was told to bring it in to shop Monday. Paint has scratches threw out car paint.