2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
110 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 23 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 18 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM), AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 STATEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE SPED OVER A CURB AND CRASHED INTO A WOODEN DECK. THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED, TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE, TREATED, AND DISCHARGED THE SAME DAY. THE POLICE CONFISCATED THE LICENSE OF THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SH
Mileage: 54,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL BEEPING NOISE AND THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Mileage: 114,000
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 F
Mileage: 71,880
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR ACCELLERATED AND CONTINUED TO ACCELLERATE, FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET, UNTIL HITTING ONE CEMENT FIREWALL BROADSIDE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN GOING THROUGH ANOTHER CEMENT FIREWALL AFTER HITTING IT HEAD ON.
Mileage: 35,000
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
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
Mileage: 9,860
MY 2005 JAGUAR 3.0 S WAS PROCEEDING EASTWARD ON A CITY STREET WITHIN THE 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN IT BECAME NECESSARY TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP TO AVOID A CAR STOPPED IN TRAFFIC LANE. BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO SLOWING OF VEHICLE AT ALL CAUSING MY CAR TO HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE.
Mileage: 2,852
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE DURING 'SUDDEN STOP' CAUSING CRASH. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT COOL CAR OFF, EVEN AT LOWEST TEMP. SET AND HIGHEST FAN SETTING; CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THIS AS OF THIS DATE; CAR DOES NOT TAKE FUEL - AUTO SHUT-OFF PREVENTS IT FROM ACCEPTING FUEL; DURING RECENT CRASH CAUSED BY TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON BUT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED - WHY DIDN'T THE AIR BAG DEPLOY?; LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON; REMOTE WILL NOT LOCK CAR, ONLY U
Mileage: 2,852
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE DURING 'SUDDEN STOP' CAUSING CRASH. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT COOL CAR OFF, EVEN AT LOWEST TEMP. SET AND HIGHEST FAN SETTING; CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THIS AS OF THIS DATE; CAR DOES NOT TAKE FUEL - AUTO SHUT-OFF PREVENTS IT FROM ACCEPTING FUEL; DURING RECENT CRASH CAUSED BY TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON BUT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED - WHY DIDN'T THE AIR BAG DEPLOY?; LOW FUEL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON; REMOTE WILL NOT LOCK CAR, ONLY U
Mileage: 2,852
WHILE DRIVING A JAGUAR RENTAL CAR FROM HERTZ WE WERE BROAD SIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY A LIMOUSINE RUNNING A RED LIGHT. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT PUSHED OUR CAR INTO AN SUV IN THE TURN LANE BEFORE OUR CAR LANDED ON THE MEDIAN. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT APPEARED IN THE PANEL, HOWEVER, NO FRONT OR SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, HITTING THE WINDOW AND DOOR FRAME DURING THE COLLISION. WHY DIDN'T THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY?*AK
WHILE DRIVING A JAGUAR RENTAL CAR FROM HERTZ WE WERE BROAD SIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY A LIMOUSINE RUNNING A RED LIGHT. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT PUSHED OUR CAR INTO AN SUV IN THE TURN LANE BEFORE OUR CAR LANDED ON THE MEDIAN. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT APPEARED IN THE PANEL, HOWEVER, NO FRONT OR SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, HITTING THE WINDOW AND DOOR FRAME DURING THE COLLISION. WHY DIDN'T THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY?*AK