Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar s-type. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission failed to shift up and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj updated 05/18/2017*js
Engine & cooling
2004 Jaguar S-Type Engine problems
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2004 Jaguar S-Type's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 24% of all its complaints, most recently on June 10, 2015. They describe 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that there was a massive anti-freeze leak in the vehicle. The dealer discovered that the radiator was cracked. An independent mechanic repaired the radiator and found that most of the components under the hood were not jaguar parts. The parts were jeep, chevrolet, and other brands. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle was previously involved in two major crashes. On a separate occasion, the contact found holes in the radiator...
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hoses. In addition, the water pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. Later, while driving less than 35 mph, the brakes failed. A police officer flagged her down and informed her that smoke and sparks were coming from the rear driver's side tire. The independent mechanic stated that the caliper failed. The system would not accept the vin provided. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 54,000.
Consumer vehicle began knocking and then came to a complete stop. *Ts the consumer stated the day before the incident, the vehicle was in the shop because it was jerking, but the dealer claimed there was no problem and released the vehicle back to the consumer. *Jb
Dt: 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. *Ak the vehicle sunvisor broke. The coolant pump outlet hose had to be replaced. The...
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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. *Nm *nm
While driving the vehicle will come to a complete stop. There has been a recall on this vehicle but this problem continues to exist intermittently. It has been in the service department several times to correct the problem. This automobile has cut-off while moving which caused another vehicle to hit the rear causing damages to the rear bumper.
While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
Jaguar S-Type engine complaints by year
S-Type engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data