Jaguar S-type 2003 problems
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Common Jaguar S-type 2003 problems
The Jaguar S-Type, particularly the 2003 model, has been known to have several common issues that have been reported by its owners. This article will delve into these problems, their causes, and possible solutions.
- Central Locking Problem:
Some Jaguar S-Type owners have reported issues with the central locking system, where some doors do not lock or unlock when using the central locking. This problem is usually caused by a faulty door lock that needs to be replaced to resolve the issue.
- Water Pump Failure:
Water pump failure is a common issue in the Jaguar S-Type, causing the heater to malfunction and the temperature gauge to read high. Replacing the water pump will fix this problem.
- Engine Management Warning Light:
The engine management warning light may appear on the dashboard due to a faulty lambda sensor. This issue can also cause increased fuel consumption. Running a diagnostic check will help identify this problem, and a replacement lambda sensor will fix it.
- Folding Door Mirrors:
Folding door mirrors in the Jaguar S-Type are known to stick when the button on the centre console is pressed. They may also make a screeching noise when folding away. Cleaning and lubricating the joints on the mirrors will resolve this issue.
- Transmission:
The Jaguar S-Type's five-speed Getrag transmission, found in the 2003 model with the sport package, is generally reliable. However, it has some smallish issues, such as the throw-out bearing integrated with the slave cylinder, which may fail and require the transmission to be replaced as a single unit. The transmission mount may also fail due to oil leaks, but it is relatively easy and inexpensive to replace . - Evap Leaks:
Evap leaks are a common issue in the Jaguar S-Type, causing the check engine light to come on due to small or large evap leaks. Diagnosing and fixing these leaks can be challenging, as some parts are difficult to access. Making a homemade smoke machine using baby oil, a glass, and clear tubing can help locate the leak, which can then be fixed by replacing the necessary parts . - Seat Belt Warning:
The seat belt warning in the Jaguar S-Type may sound even when the seat belts are properly fastened. This issue is usually caused by a faulty sensor or wiring problem related to a sensor. Checking each seat belt for a dud sensor, ensuring the park-brake is fully released, and checking for any doors or bootlids ajar can help diagnose and fix this problem.
In conclusion, the Jaguar S-Type, particularly the 2003 model, has several common issues that owners may encounter. While some problems, like ignition coil failure and central locking issues, can be resolved with relatively simple fixes, others, such as transmission and evap leaks, may require more extensive repairs. Regular maintenance and addressing issues promptly can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the Jaguar S-Type.
How many miles can a 2003 Jaguar S-Type last?
Most Jaguar vehicles will last for at least 150,000 miles, but there's a lot that a driver can do to push this number much higher. With regular oil replacement, belt changes, spark plug replacement, and other basic maintenance services, you can ensure that your Jaguar lasts for 200,000 miles or more.
How reliable is an S-Type Jaguar?
Owns this car
Jaguars are consistently among the best-handling cars of their kind and the Jaguar on this year make a very good car, reliable. The Jaguar usually last with 125,000 or 150,000 miles can be a good investment, since you're likely to clear 200,000 miles or more.
How fast is a 2003 Jaguar S-Type?
2003 Jaguar S-Type Specs, Features & Options
| Torque | |
|---|---|
| 7.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | |
| 121 mph | 155 mph |
How long is a Jaguar S-Type 2003?
The height, measured from the ground to the top of the car, is 1423 mm across all variants. The width is 1818 mm across all variants. The length is 4877 mm across all variants.
Jaguar S-type 2003 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jaguar S-type problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Power train problems
- Parking brake problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Jaguar S-type 2003 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Jaguar S-type 2003
The NHTSA has received 103 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Jaguar S-type 2003. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Jaguar S-type 2003 vehicles.
2022-04-22
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-22
- VIN: SAJEA01U13H
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle would shift into reverse independently and would lock up while the gear shifter was in a drive(D). The gear box fault warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal in order to continue to drive. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop with the vehicle in drive(D), the vehicle would reverse independently. The contact would immediately depress the brake pedal. The warning message "Gear Box Fault" was illuminated. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V024000 (Power Train). The independent mechanic then contacted the local dealer who advised that the transmission control module (TCM) was previously reprogrammed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V024000 (Power Train) in 2004. The dealer advised that they could not assist as the software was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2021-06-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-16
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 its 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.
2019-05-13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-05
- VIN: SAJEA01T33F
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SEEMS THAT GAS IS LEAKING OR SOMETHING, THE CABIN OF THE CAR BEGINS TO SMELL OF FUEL AT RANDOM TIMES AND THE CAR ALSO RANDOMLY DECELERATES.
2019-01-22
PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-13
- VIN: SAJEA01T93F
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE RANDOMLY COMES ON WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES CAR TO TRY LOCK WHEELS EVEN WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES WHEN FIRST START THE PARKING BRAKE IS LOCKED EVEN IF I DON'T USE IT AND WILL UNLOCK WHEN START ROLLING. VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE MISFIRE COEDS AND RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE AND LOSES POWER FOR NO REASON. ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. NOT SURE WHAT ISSUES IS BUT HAS NEW PLUGS AND COILS AND EVERYTHING SO BELIEVE ELECTRICAL ISSUE
2018-07-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-12
- VIN: SAJEA01T53F
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL AND NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND UNDER THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR NASHVILLE (3 CADILLAC DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK FILLER NECK HOSE HAD DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2018-06-28
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-11
- VIN: SAJEA01U93H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ODI#11101609 - UPDATE INFORMATION. UPDATE, MY CAR RECALL PART WAS REPLACED FOR $574.04 AND I PICKED IT UP YESTERDAY 6-27-18, BY A LOCAL AUTO PARTS REPAIR SHOP, I HAVE THE BILL TO SHOW PROOF. JAGUAR LAND ROVER GWINNETT SALESMAN FRISCO DOLLARD 770-680-5000 OFC EMAILED ME ON 6-16-18 TO SALE ME ANOTHER CAR, I TOLD HIM I WANT MY CAR FIXED NOT A SALE. HE TOLD ME TO CALL MIKE WHITE SERVICE MGR. AFTER LEAVING SEVERAL MESSAGES, MR WHITE CALLED ME BACK VERY RUDE AND STATED, THEY WOULD NOT COMPENSATE ME FOR THE RECALL DEFECT PART. AFTER I ASKED HIM TO RUN MY VIN# HE STATED THE RECALL PART WAS REPLACED 6-29-2007 UNDER MY NAME. I TOLD HIM THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE I DID NOT BUY THIS CAR UNTIL 7-9-2007. HE BECAME MORE UPSET AND SHORT WITH ME AND SAID IT WOULD BE AFTER 7-4-18 BEFORE THEY COULD EVEN LOOK AT MY CAR $150.00 JUST TO DIAGNOSTICS PLUS ANY PART OR LABOR JUST BRING IT IN, I TOLD HIM IT WAS NOT DRIVE-ABLE, HE SAID THAT WAS MY PROBLEM. NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD OR WOULD DO. I FEEL THIS WAS A TOTAL LET DOWN AND NEGLECT ON MY VEHICLE BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER I COULD HAD BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUS HURT BECAUSE OF A FAULTY BRAKE RECALL/DEFECT PART ON MY CAR THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED YEARS AGO AT ANY SERVICE VISIT THAT I HAD AT THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS. NOW THAT I HAVE PAID THE ADDED EXPENSE FOR THIS REPAIR AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING TO HELP CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. UN-JUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE TO ME. *JS
2018-06-13
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-11
- VIN: SAJEA01U93H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I FOUND A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE FOR A DEFECT TO BE REPLACED SINCE 2005, BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2007 WITH MANY SERVICES AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE PURCHASED. MONDAY JUNE 11, 2018 MY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS IS S SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I WAS PARKED AWAY FROM HOME PAYING A BILL IN THE PORING RAIN AND HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE NEARER DEALERSHIP.IT HAS BEEN 3 DAYS NOW WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AND I STILL DON'T KNOW IF THEY CAN FIX IT. ALL THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED WITH PROPER SERVICE AND NOTIFICATION FROM THE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP YEARS AGO AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.
2018-02-19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-12
- VIN: SAJEA01T63F
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT SLOW SPEED ,I TRIED TO USE MY BRAKES BUT MY CAR ACCELERATED. THERE WERE 2 PEDESTRIANS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET. TO AVOID HITTING THEM, I SWERVED TO THE CURB AND IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF MY IGNITION. ONE OF THE PEDESTRIANS SAID MY FRONT TIRES LOCKED AND MY REAR TIRES WERE SPINNING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS DRIVING IN MY PRIVATE STREET LOCATED IN A TOWNHOUSE COMMUNITY. I COULD HAVE EASILY KILLED SOMEONE. VERY SCARY! THE CAR IS NOW AT MY MECHANICS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE.02
2017-10-25
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-25
- VIN: SAJEA01T13F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY 2003 JAGUAR S TYPE IS GETTING A PARKING BRAKE FAULT/ENGINE SYSTEM FAULT AND DSC NOT AVAILABLE AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE ABS BRAKE SYMBOL. I HAVE NEW BRAKES ON MY CAR AND THE ROTORS ARE GOOD AS WELL. I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR LIGHTING SYSTEM CAME UP WITH THAT ABOVE AND STARTED TO MOVE SLOWLY ON A CITY STREET. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE BACK IN 2005 BUT I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS CAR. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WAS TAKEN CARE OF BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL JAGUAR PLACES ABOUT RECORDS ON THIS CAR ABOUT THESE RECALL/S BUT I AM GETTING THE RUN AROUND. LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WITH THIS ISSUE. PLEASE HELP...
2016-07-06
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-03
- VIN: SAJEA01U03H
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,714.
2016-01-27
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-01
- VIN: SAJEA01U53H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED. THE BRAKE AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V488000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000.
2016-01-13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-15
- VIN: SAJEA01T53F
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V418000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
2015-03-19
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-06
- VIN: SAJEA01T03F
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MY 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE WAS RECALLED IN 2004, RECALL #42036 (R513) POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED MY JAGUAR AS THE SECOND OWNER 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE CAR. FOR INSTANCE WHEN I ATTEMPT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRY TO SPEED UP THE TRANSMISSION SLOWS THE CAR DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IF I AM TRAVELING AT 55 M.P.H AND ACCELERATE THE CAR WILL IMMEDIATELY SLOW TO ABOUT 30 M.P.H OR LESS. IT IS VERY SCARY! AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH (AS THE WARNING STATED ON THE RECALL)! THE REPAIR SHOP RAN A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC ON MY CAR. THE CODE ON THE COMPUTER STATES "THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS RE-PROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AS THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL UNDER LOAD." THE SHOP SAID THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE CAR AND THE DEALER NEEDS TO UPDATE THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NO STICKERS SAYING RECALL SERVICE WAS EVER DONE ON IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY CANNOT PERFORM THE SERVICE UNDER THE RECALL AS THE RECALL AS THERE IS NO OPEN FIELD ACTION ON MY VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THERE IS A CURRENTLY OPEN CAMPAIGN. THE DEALER STATED THE MANUFACTURER HAS THE RECALL LISTED AS COMPLETED. IN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER OPENED AN INVESTIGATION STATING THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED 03/09/05. 4 DAYS LATER JAGUAR CALLED BACK AND SAID THEY NEED A LETTER OR EMAIL FROM NHTSA STATING TREAD'S RECOMMENDATION TO MANUFACTURERS TO "DIAGNOSE THE IMPAIRMENT, THUS NULLIFYING FURTHER RECURRENCE OF THE IMPAIRMENT." ARE YOU ABLE TO ASSIST ME BY GIVING ME SOMETHING IN WRITING TO GIVE TO THE JAGUAR MANUFACTURER EXPLAINING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY IN CORRECTING A RECALL AS STATED IN THE TRANSPORTATION RECALL ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND DOCUMENTATION (TREAD) ACT ? IF THE RECALL PROBLEM WITH MY CAR WAS COMPLETED IT WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY AS THE CAR IS REPEATING THE SAME DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THANK YOU OR YOUR ASSISTANCE! *TR
2015-01-21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-09
- VIN: SAJEA03TX3F
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY VEHICLE ACCELERATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND WAS TOOK SOMETHING WAS DEFAULTING WITH MY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER. COST NEARLY 1600 TO FIX. CAL THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT A RECALL RELATED TO THIS BUT WAS TOLD MY CAR WASN'T RELATED TO THE RECALL. *TR
2014-12-12
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-08
- VIN: SAJEA01UX3H
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ECSTA LX PLATINUM TIRES, SIZE: 235/50R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS SPREADING AND THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,761 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2014-11-06
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-06
- VIN: SAJEA03V531
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I GOT IN MY CAR TO LEAVE AND THE DASH KEEP SAYING APPLY PARKING BRAKE TRIED TO AND THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. *TR
2014-08-25
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-22
- VIN: SAJEA01T43F
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
2014-07-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-18
- VIN: SAJEA03V631
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PULLED UP TO STOP AT A RESTAURANT CURB AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY 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 OF ME. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE JAGUAR DEALERSHIP, MARKEL, IN OMAHA, NE. JAGUAR CARS IN NEW JERSEY ([XXX]) 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 ASSESSMENT AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2013-10-17
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-14
- VIN: SAJEA01T73F
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: HI THE CAR STARTED BRAKING ITSELF WITHOUT PUSHING THE BRAKE THEN I SEE THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT FAULT IT THE DASHBOARD. I CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR LIKE THIS. *TR
2013-09-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-22
- VIN: SAJEA01T03F
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: RIGHT BRAKE TAIL LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF, REPLACED ALL BULBS *JS
2013-06-28
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-23
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJEA01U23H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS PARKED AT A RED LIGHT AND HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE AT LEAST TRAVELING MORE 50 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY ON EITHER THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
2013-06-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND APPLYING MY BRAKES THE CAR INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATED ON TO INCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CAR WAS REVVING AT HIGH SPEED AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES BUT CAR WAS NOT RESPONDING . I HEADED TOWARD HIGH CURB AVOIDING CARS AND PEDESTRIANS IN HOPES OF SLOWING CAR BEFORE I WAS TO HIT DIPSEY DUMPSTER ,ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (I HAD CHOSEN TO HIT THEM IN ORDER TO AVOID INVOLVING OTHER CARS AND PEDESTRIANS) WHEN I HIT THE CURB AT HIGH RPMS , THE IMPACT DAMAGED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND UNDER CARRIAGE OF AUTOMOBILE. THE ACCELERATION STOPPED . IT WAS A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE. THIS MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN REGISTERED BY OTHER DRIVERS. OF JAGUARS. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT JAGUAR NEEDS TO ADDRESS. I AM LUCKY THAT I DID NOT KILL ANYONE OR HAD SERIOUS INJURIES TO MY PASSENGER AND MYSELF. *TR
2013-05-31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-24
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FOR A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AS THE CONTACT WAS STILL APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DUMPSTER IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING ANY FURTHER. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE BLACK BOX WAS REVIEWED BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE ANY INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2012-11-16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SAJEA01U23H
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE DISTANCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE ALMOST THE SAME DISTANCE FROM THE CAR FLOOR AND THE PEDALS ARE CLOSE ENOUGH THAT A FOOT CAN CONTACT BOTH. AFTER STARTING THE CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND PUTTING IN DRIVE I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE THE FASTER THE CAR WENT OVER A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE CAUSE WAS, OF COURSE, THAT I WAS STEPPING ON BOTH PEDALS. A YEAR LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND I RAMMED AND BROKE A GARAGE DOOR. THE HEIGHT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE RAISED ABOUT AN INCH SO THAT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS STEPPING THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE CONTACTED JAGUAR, NORTH AMERICA REF# [XXX]. ON MY CAR I HAVE PUT A 7/8 INCH BLOCK ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RAISE THE HEIGHT. IF IT HAD BEEN A PERSON AHEAD OF ME INSTEAD OF A GARAGE DOOR I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE KILLED HIM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2012-07-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-25
- VIN: SAJEA01T33F
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BUT THE DEALER DID NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER A SECOND TIME WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF THREE ADDITIONAL LEAKS ON THE ENGINE'S FIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RELATED TO THE NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NEVER DETERMINED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,707.
Jaguar S-type 2003 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Jaguar S-type 2003.
2006-06-13
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
2004-10-14
- Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BENEATH A LEAF SCREEN, SUCH THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR BODY IS NOT VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT LETTERS WHICH WILL INCLUDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS CONTAINING THE REQUIRED WARNING STATEMENT. IF THEY PREFER, OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
2004-10-07
- Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLS THE APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY UNINTENTIONALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND MAY CAUSE REAR WHEEL "LOCKUP" AT ANY ROAD SPEED. A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE WITH THE LATEST PRODUCTION LEVER PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
2004-01-08
- Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS LTD
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
- Consequence: THIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.
Negative Jaguar S-type 2003 car reviews
Positive Jaguar S-type 2003 car reviews
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The S-type Jag, 4.0 V-8 sports model is one hot machine. It hugs the road like a magnet on a refrigerator and is solid with no squeaks or creaks. This car is not to be confused with your father's Ford or Jags from the past that had electrical and other problems. Ford has focused on quality and they have delivered.
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A very fast cat! It has more than enough power and it's there when it's needed. Comfort is outstanding. Turns are effortless, does not drive like a 4-door. However, I just wish it would stay on the road and not in the shop. The car has had a few issues, such as a front right suspension problem, brakes (rotors and pads) needing replacement just after 25,000 miles, and an electrical 'glitch' that it's currently in the shop for. Despite these setbacks, I still enjoy driving it.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying your new car! It sounds like you made a great choice. From your description, it seems like the handling is particularly impressive - even better than your previous BMWs. And of course, it doesn't hurt that the car looks great and performs well too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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This is a fantastic car! I fell in love with it during my first test drive. It's truly a great car.
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After test driving a used BMW and Benz, both of which were fine and my wife loves hers, I decided to go with a Jag 03 S Type V6 with 18K miles and a factory warranty. It was fully loaded, had no paintwork or smoker, and came with all keys and manuals. I purchased it from a used dealer for around $20K and it may be the best used car I've ever bought. I love the ZF 5Spd automatic - it has a snickity snick feel to it. There's a learning curve to get the RPMs up there where it's fun to drive, but it's worth it. Mine is dark grey metallic with a light grey fine leather interior. It looks right at home at the Country Club and in a pinch, I've even lowered the back seats and hauled 8 ft lumber! If you're looking for a great car, make sure to buy it right, find one with some warranty and enjoy!
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The car was purchased new. Although the interior has some flaws and is made cheaply, it has been well-maintained. The headliner fell down after a few years, but it was replaced with a high-quality material. The vanity mirrors have covers that break off easily, but they have been replaced with more durable ones. The clock and radio require the manual to reset, but it is a simple process that can be easily done. The cigarette lighter works some of the time, but it has been checked and is in good condition.