Electrical System Problems of Jaguar S-type

Jaguar S-type owners have reported 53 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Jaguar S-type

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

See odi number 1032451 for a complaint filed by me for incident on 10/03/09. The same type of event occurred on 03/21/10. I covered it all in the first odi report, but I want to make certain that everyone is aware that the fuse blew again 5 months later after only 1,464 miles after the first time.   Read details...

The Battery problem

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.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Recently (10/16/08) purchased a 2001 S-type 4. 0 with 74316 mi. 2nd day I had it transmission started slipping. Within 1 week had to be rebuilt. All coils replaced and #4 & #5 keep going bad. Dealership stated coils were broken. Sent home with broken coils.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

I require a fax # and email address to send impt documentation to you. No safety defect listed in summary. ( dot number: )   Read details...




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