Electrical System Problems of Jaguar S-type

Tune up does not last for more than 1 year. It is completely destroyed even when everything is replaced brand new. It is a huge fire hazard. Everything is cooked like a furnace. Mechanics are not willing to put the effort in doing tune ups and repairs. I do a tune up on the car once a year. I memorized every mechanical problem on that car, just so I can keep a sharp eye on all the problems.

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I took my car in at the end of April/early may sometime for the transmission to be repaired , I took my car into Jaguar as I normally to get this work done. I got my car between may 8th and 9th because I drove it to my graduation may 10th. Literally 7 days may 16th after it was fixed it would not start and error messages appeared on dash board that I've never seen. I called the shop and they stated too have it towed. They told me that they wouldn't be able to get it in until June but have it towed so I did. On July 16th the red told me this "we are replacing the transmission sleeve that we replaced last time. I got it covered under warranty and my parts have arrived. I should have done tomorrow. I will update ASAP --ryan schmitt Jaguar Land Rover minneapolis. July 18th this is what I was told "we are trying to get this transmission issue taken car of. We tried to warranty work we did last time and it didn't fix it. We actually have a separate issue of fluid leaking. My tech is trying to figure out our options. It starts and runs good now but transmission fluid will eventually leak down and cause the connector to go bad. I should have a quote together shortly but unfortunatley it wont be cheap. --ryan schmitt Jaguar Land Rover minneapolis. Today is July 24th I was told that they could look deeper into to see if it's an internal problem but that would cost me as well.

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The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-type. While driving in the rain, the rear wheels seized and the parking brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v488000 (parking brake). The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Following was sent to us customs. I'm at risk in this car, by Jaguar design error-and refusal to correct the error. Ken berg (949 )830 6888 in my case the car suddenly and spontaneously, without apparent reason, went into what Jaguar calls ¿limp home¿ mode, a walking pace. Fortunately it happened on an urban parkway, posted at 55 mph, and I had just turned right, on to it, into the right-hand lane. The problem is common to Jaguar cars as shown by internet postings. Jaguar have stated that limp home cannot be disabled because it is intended for the safety of the mechanical parts of their cars. I have a string of communications running from November 2nd that I could send to provide greater detail, but I¿d like to know what you folks can do, and whether there are good legal ground to support my demands. I have made this initial contact with us customs because Jaguar exports cars to the us with unstable computer systems compromising their safety and I believe that you connect with NHTSA. But my problem is immediate and I¿d like some assurance that my case will be dealt with quickly, and that I can be in contact with a person that I can send further material to. Attached is initial letter to jlr. At their request I contacted jlr north America in mah wah NJ. (Jaguar Land Rover north America executive case: 8000216414 / your 2006 S-type. ) they sent me on to local dealers. All have stated they won¿t disable the limp home mode because it protects the mechanical parts of the car . . . (and puts humans at risk as a result). They have been as capricious in dealing with my complaint as they have been with the careless design of their limp home mode! I think jlr has failed the u. S. Import regulations and would like cbp to order them to disable the limp home mode.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar S-type. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the rear brakes seized without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed the parking brake light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the parking brake control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the problem recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000. Ed.

Initially while being parked in Dec. 2014, I started the car but could not release the electronic park brake. I had to drive it to a mechanic 3 miles away with the brakes smoking. They saw a procedure for resetting the park brake and gave me a copy. All was well for 2 mos. But driving along about 30mph they suddenly locked. I was able to pull over and fortunately had been carrying tools for this and performed the procedure. It happened two more times in 2015 after I was stopped with engine off. I called Jaguar and they said there is no recall, but I have been afraid to drive it long distances and do not want to sell it as it is a serious safety concern. Jaguar offered to look at it but I know all about that and what it could cost, especially when it does not always happen. Note: see enclosed documents for 2004, but I have supposedly a 2005 with this issue.

I was driving, and I smelled smoke so I decided to pull over. Upon closer examination I discovered that the smoke was coming from the garage door opener, which I never use! when I touched the cover for the garage door opener it was hot. Within a few minutes my car was filled with smoke, and a small fire began to burn in the top center console containing the garage door opener. I opened all the door windows, and also the sunroof to clear the interior of my car of the smoke. I managed to put the fire out by taking a sip of water from a bottle, and spitting it on the fire!.

This car is dangerous almost got me killed,I get on the freeway get to 55 mph,the car shuts off numerous times,don't drive highway,,I,another times just lock into safetyfailmode numerous times,I was stuck and had car towed,leaks water when it rains to battery I'm always replacing one due to battery drains quickly,throttle body is always clogged,my airbag light flashes always on dash,seatbelts don't tighten on hard stop,it shakes when stopping at light,engine gets hot fan don't shut on,trunk button pops open when it wants,fuel pump disentangle, a/c buttons don't work when it gets cold hard to push down,sunroof get stuck,steering wheel dosent adjust right,head rest dosent support your head at all,discomfort,electronic problems,key gets stuck,t ignition system,this car has cool fire problems it is not safe I could have gotten killed in it more than once.

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The contact owns a 2007 Jaguar S-type. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and restarted. The failure recurred four times over a period of one year. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was not able to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,216.

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The controle module in my car has gone out costing over 2,000 to repair. There are several websites dedicated to the malfunction. Which causes significant problems with heat and air conditioning.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar S-type. The contact stated that the vehicle was shut down and exited. Upon returning ten minutes later, the interior of the vehicle was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The vehicle was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 36,000. The VIN was unavailable. Mah.

The contact owns a 2000 Jaguar S-type. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph burning fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact was able to merge the vehicle to side of the road. The vehicle was able to be driven to an independent mechanic where it was found that there was a hole in the top of the muffler which damaged the rear electronic module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileage was 150,541.

On July 14, 2010, my car starting driving sluggish, as if pulling heavy weight. The gear box fault light turned on. On 7-16-2010, I took my vehicle to the dealer and was told it would cost me $2,800 plus tax to change the gear box with a one year guarantee. My second option was to install a new transmission at a cost of over $5,000. Two months ago I spent $5,000 on a new electrical system and fuel injection. I don't know what to do since I am struggling as many financially. The dealer said there have not been any transmission problems with this model. Told him I doubted that, hence, my complaint.

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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.

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2006 s type Jaguar. In February 2008, I brought my car in for warranty work performed. The reason was due to a restricted performance error light. They dealer was able to correct it via the replacement of a new coil. The bottom line was that my vehicle entered restrictive performance anytime I would attempt to pass any vehicle on straight stretch of road and would have to accelerate to 80 miles an hour. The vehicle would go into restricted performance and drop my speed until I had to pull off the road. Clearly, a dangerous scenario. In December of 08, the issue returned. I took my car back to the dealer as it is still under warranty. They could not locate any of the error codes related to the restricted performance the same case as last year. I had to return to the dealer because the issue resurfaced in a very dangerous situation. I was attempting to pass 2 tractor trailers and once again, accelerated to nearly 80 and the vehicle went into restricted performance. I had an angry trucker tailgating until I pulled off to the side of the road going less than 50 miles an hour with my foot pressed to the floor of the accelerator. Due to the restricted performance issue, that was the fastest I could go and my speed continued to drop. I returned the vehicle to the dealer service nearly three weeks ago. Service has stated they are working w/Jaguar. They are attempting to again recreate the scenario in a same model, make and year vehicle on their lot. I was told service was attempting to determine if this is normal issue for the vehicle. Frankly, I find it hard to believe that Jaguar would manufacture a vehicle with a flaw that could be fatal. I am very concerned that I will be forced to take this vehicle back and no real resolution will have been provided. I do not want to put my family at risk because Jaguar and the service dept can not fix the issue.

2001 Jaguar S-type v-6. I receive an engine failsafe mode message on dash. The car hesitates and may stall while driving. Computer says it is the throttle body housing to throttle pedal unit (which has been replaced. ) this occurs primarily in the morning when I first start driving and it will stay in this mode from 5 to 10 minutes then go to normal driving mode. The last time it stayed in the failsafe mode for about 30 minutes. Two mechanics "think it is the throttle body control but they cannot say for sure but in their opinion this is a part that fails on many jags. The failure is a real safety issue since you do not know when it can happen. At some stop lights it will just die in mid-turning of a corner. After replacing the throttle pedal which was one of the possible parts problems, it returned with the same problem after about a week. I cannot get any information from Jaguar to see if this is an ongoing problem for Jaguars. The only real information is on blogs and chat rooms on jag repairs. This has to be a design flaw that owners should not have to bear the burden of buying a $ 2000 part, especially if it is being ignored by the manufacturer.

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My wife and I were given a replacement Jaguar S-type on 05/03/2005 by smith CO. Motor cars of charleston, wv. After they were unable to repair a Jaguar x-type that we had bought on 08/26/2004. We then moved to California in 06/2005 and my husband drove the car cross-country to CA without any problems. On 08/05/2005 the car was first presented for a scheduled 10,000 mile maintenance to Jaguar of south bay, 3111 pacific coast highway, torrance, CA. Since then, the car has been returned to them for more than 8 (eight) times, without satisfactory repair. Problems include: faulty gas tank latch, rhs exhaust hanging lower and scraping pavement, hard transmission shifts, faulty remote transmitter,judder from steering wheel, knocking noise from the engine that ran sluggish, replaced rack & pinion several times,car out of alignment,injectors dirty,rhs lug nut broken because of, according to tech. , non lubrication at factory, jerky gear shifting from 3rd. To 4th. Gears,creaking noise in sunroof and headliner, faulty cd player,faulty power steering pump,faulty air bag light on dash,faulty passenger side fog lamp,faulty rack and pinion valve,leaking washer fluid reservoir, no warnings or messages during these malfunctions from dash instruments, except air bag lamp, faulty bluetooth hands free, etc. Etc. We had told the techs. That both my wife and I have experienced total loss of steering control over 5 times and finally on 08/07/2006, I again loss total control and the car hit into the guard rail and scraped the whole of the rhs of the vehicle. Jaguar would not even give me the free tow that I was entitled to when I called them to inform of the accident and I had to drive the car to my house. I had both my kids ( son 31/2 yrs. Old and daughter 4 months old) in the car with me. On 05/10/2006, we hired an attorney who is still negotiating with Ford motor CO. Who have taken over Jaguar.

The contact stated while driving the windows started going up and down. Also the headlights started flashing. The vehicle surged uncontrollably. He pulled off to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, and then restarted the vehicle. He drove the vehicle home. The next morning, the vehicle's windows were down. The sun roof was up, and the lights where on. The vehicle has not been to a dealership to determine the problem. Updated 01/19/06.

The contact owns a 2002 Jaguar S-type. While parked, the contact attempted to unlock the front driver's side door from the exterior of the vehicle with the key but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the door lock and the ignition lock would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired five times but the failure was never remedied. The approximate failure mileage was 80,165.

While driving my 2001 Jaguar S-type 3. 0, the car sometimes shuts off, I could be on the interstate or on a secondary street the same thing happens. The check engine light come on and also a message on the dash board saying,( engine fail safe mode ) and at that time the car shuts off. This is a safety problem.

Received a message "fuel computer data error" when attempting to use the trip computer. Dealer attempted repair be swapping out the instrument cluster, general electronics module, rear electronics module, pcm and fuel senders. Problem was not repaired. Now, when attempting readings at the odbii connector, they cannot communicate with the system, and cannot find the problem after many hours of labor. The car is due for its state inspection in a few weeks , and will fail due to the inspection facilities inability to access the odbii codes/history. The dealer has given up trying to resolve this issue, and I am facing a failed emission test on my upcoming inspection. . . . . I don't know what to do next, as Jaguar clearly won't, or can't resolve the problem.

2004 Jaguar s type. The consumer states the vehicle cuts off when driving. It has been to the dealership a number of times. When getting ready to take off it will not accelerate. This has caused a minor accident. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the bumper. Vehicle will operate 3-4 weeks and then it will cut off. There is no warning that this is going to happen. The dealership replaced two sensors. The vehicle sunvisor broke. The coolant pump outlet hose had to be replaced. The restricted performance light illuminated, the dealer had to order a new intake air box. The electrically operated front seat runner and motor assembly failed. The vehicle stopped suddenly while the consumer was driving damaging the rear bumper. The consumer later received a recall for the electronic parking brake. The consumer request that the manufacturer replaced the rear bumper and the rear brake pads and rotors due to excessive wear.

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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.

In excess of $10k spent in a 24 month period on various repairs on my 2000 S-type.

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.

On three different occasions the vehicle slowed down to about 10 mph when the consumer engaged the cruise control. This problem only occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a shop, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. The consumer stated the mechanic changed out the computer, and now thinking along the lines of possible electrical problems. Refer to odi# 10021053 (online).

Incident 1: the windshield wipers has failed at least 10 times during a two year period. I have reported the incident to the manufacturer at least 5 times. Several of Jaguar field service technicians has tried to repair the problem but with no success. After each attempts to repair the problem, I would check the windshield wipers for the next couple of weeks to make sure everything is ok but unfortunately they fail at the most hazardous times during stormy, rainy weather conditions. Incident 2: I was rear-end in the center lane of two merging major expressways and the electrical system completely failed. It took the dealer 3 months to get the electrical system started. Incident 3: the vehicle will roll while in drive if I am on an incline.

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.

Ltr from (FL) re defective coils on her 2001 s type Jaguar, request that Jaguar recall the vehicles, reimburse her money and replace all coils.