2001 Jaguar S-Type Problems, complaints & recalls

At 77600 miles the car has had all the bushings and ball joints in the front steering to a point that it's swaying so much it's challenging to stay in the lane when encountering any imperfection on the road. Experiencing loud clicking and clunks and fear that if this develops any further the wheels will fall off. This vin is apparently not included in this well known problem so would be covered under a recall. With the vehicle l lifted I can easily move the control arm about half an inch. This will cause the bolt to break off very soon with how quickly it has deteriorated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel would veer to the right on its own without warning. The contact managed to keep the steering wheel straight and drove to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was test driven and the mechanic found that the ball joints were fractured and deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. Jaguar raleigh (4001 capital hills dr, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 746-8675) was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The contact...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle independently veered to the right and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver's wheel collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joints loosened, malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made squeaking noises without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the driver side ball joint, driver side and rear bearings, and the passenger side upper control arm assembly, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 17,030.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and would not start. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that it was very difficult to shift out of reverse and the vehicle would not turn off. The vehicle failed to stop and struck a curb. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.

My vehicle was taken to the dealership it was purchased for an ac repair in september. I was then informed that both front control arms and both ball joints needed replacing immediately for $3,000! I went home and checked online to find that my car had a recall issued (recall #6434) for the exact items I was now being told to replace. I am the original owner and never received any correspondence regarding this recall and I still reside at the same address. I've asked both the dealer and jaguar to please take...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s. The contact stated while reversing at low speeds, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The driver front side of the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent, where it was diagnosed that the stabilizer link, right lower ball joint, front wheel liner and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The failure had been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 62,330.

Airbag harness on 2001 s-type jaguar has been repaired but light on dash keeps coming on after repair has been made when repair warranty has expired. I have had the same issue repaired twice, first time the airbag light came on 3 months after repair; second time airbag light came on 13 months after repair. Intermittent beeps started 6 months after repair but no light on the dash appeared. I noticed the beeps I heard before the airbag icon lit up on my dash keeps timing with the flashing airbag light I now see. *Js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s type. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly became resistant to acceleration attempts. The contact began tapping the shifter and the vehicle resumed normally. The contact also indicated that the odor of gasoline was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer who diagnosed that the fuel filter and fuel pump were faulty, and both were replaced. Additionally, an abnormal banging noise was heard from the...

Unusual noise was coming from front suspension and steering was like loose, I was going 40mph on 2 way road than I hit road bump and car just went to left by self and I almost hit the car coming from opposite way. Back in december 2013 I took car to shop to get alignment done and the tech told me there is something loose on suspension and he have to charge me 125 dollars extra to get alignment done. After that car was fine for driving than the noise comes back again.This car is unsafe to drive and I don't know...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a noise and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the driver's side ball joint nut was loose. Several months later, the passenger's side failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was then informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 00v359002 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.

My wife was nearly in an accident when she lost control of her 2001 jaguar s-type today. While driving she heard a loud noise come from the front and the left drive side front tire sheered off. The state trooper told her that ball joint attached to the wheel assembly had come loose and as a result the vehicle could not be driven. When we got home we found that there was a recall on this vehicle with a vin prior to l92349. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated the vehicle rolled backwards while in park and the transmission was replaced twice. The vehicle was taken back to the transmission mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which located the failure within the transmission cable. The contact also stated that the rear seats and seat belt buckle were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s type. While driving 30 mph and applying the brakes the vehicle began sliding and pulling to the left. The contact stated that he needed an alignment when the vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and they stated that the ball joints were too lose and the suspension did not meet the specifications. The dealer was contacted and stated that his vehicle was not affected by the following recall : nhtsa campaign id number: 00v359002, suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. There have been no repairs . The failure mileage 156000 and the current mileage was 158000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving at 3 mph, there was an unusual squeaking noise from the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a local auto repair facility where the mechanic advised the contact that the ball joints were loose and would need to be replaced. The contact inquired with the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 00v359002 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but was told her vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 128,400.

Making a left turn in a jaguar 2001 s type, the steering wheel lost all power and crashed into the median. Bounced off the median into the street and crashed into a passing vehicle. *Tr

Jaguar s type 2001,when it was assembled, they use plastic timing tansioner with a matal chain which cause to wornout fast and lock the engine.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the ball joints were making a squeaking sound as if the lower ball joint was fractured. Fuel also began leaking since the seal on the fuel line was inoperable. He also smelled a strong fuel odor. Recalls (06e043000, 06e056000, & 00v359002) are related to the failure; however, the dealer and manufacturer confirmed that his vin was not included. The failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 83,000. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

I purchased a 2001 jaguar s-type less than a year ago. It has less than 70000 miles on it and while I am driving down the road the motor starts revving up and it won't shift....It says gearbox fault. Apparently this is a common problem among this model of car. I was pulling out to make a left turn and was nearly hit because suddenly the car wouldn't go. How many complaints do you have to have to force a recall? I purchased this car because I thought it would be a safe dependable car. Very poor craftsmanship! *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving approximately 40 mph the steering wheel was loose and displayed minimal resistance. During a routine oil change the mechanic concluded that the nut of the front suspension lower control arm fractured. The manufacturer was notified in reference to recall# 00v359002 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint); however, a representative stated that since his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph on normal road conditions. The driver traveled over a bump in the road and heard a loud rattling noise. The failure occurred at various speeds. The vehicle has not been repaired. Nhtsa campaign id number 00v359002, suspension front control arm, lower ball joint is related to the failure; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. In addition, the automated window regulators were replaced on the front driver, passenger and rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact had concerns of the safety risks involved. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.

My left front tire was shaking profusely due to the lower control ball not being secured properly. *Tr

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. Window regulators needed to be replaced. Check engine light on dealership stated no problem. Poor service, poor quality. *Tr