Owners have filed 105 complaints
about the 2001 Jaguar S-Type with NHTSA between 2001 and 2020.
The largest single group is the suspension.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 57
Against the median year of the Jaguar S-Type. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 54
10.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 13
8% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Lower Ball Joint
1840.9%
Automatic Transmission
715.9%
Front
613.6%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
49.1%
Frontal
36.8%
Upper Ball Joint
24.5%
Sidewall
24.5%
Gasoline
24.5%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
11.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
56.4%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
67.7%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
3747.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1012.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1417.9%
150,000+ miles
56.4%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2001peak 12Sep 2020
Recalls on the 2001 Jaguar S-Type
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
06E056000
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 CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
00V359002
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Risk: IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
00V228004
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20002672,630 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower ball joints may not have been tightened to specifications during manufacture. This could result in loosening of the attaching nuts and, ultimately result in a fracture of the ball joint stud. This could adversely affect vehicle control and a crash could occur. Should the left side ball joint fracture, the wheel and tire could contact the fuel lines or the fuel filter potentially resulting in fuel leakage. Correction: Ball joint torque will be inspected and vehicles with loose ball joints will either have the fasteners tightened to specification or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Recall 2000232223 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The seat belt assemblies may not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Belt buckle assemblies will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Kailea, HICrash
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10920329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesDetroit, MICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10694759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesDetroit, MICrash
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10694759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,200 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash1 injured
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10327794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesST. Louis, MOCrash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. LATER THAT SAME DAY, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, BUT THE VEHICLE TURNED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT AND SHE LOST ALL CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AFTER THE CRASH, THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH UNTIL SHE REACHED HER RESIDENCE. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD AND THE WIRING PROTRUDED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V359002 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,742 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
NHTSA complaint #10243118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, ORFire
SUSPENSION:REAR
WHILE STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT, EXPERIENCED CAR ON FIRE. A LADY YELLING FOR ME TO GET OUT, I SAW SMOKE DID NOT KNOW IT WAS MY CAR. *BF THE REAR BACK WHEEL HAD FIRE FLAMING OUT AND HAD GONE OUT BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. THE CONSUMER HAD NEW BRAKES PLACED ON THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS THREE MONTHS OLD AND HAD RECENTLY PLACED NEW WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE VEHICLE AFTER THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT LOAD NOISE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER SAME MAKE MODELS THAT MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10099930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
ELK Grove, CA
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #11354257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesRaleigh, NC
SUSPENSION
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 WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V359002 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11291605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 177,000 milesIndianapolis, IN
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #11081757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,030 milesClayton, NC
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10948847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kailea, HICrash
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10920329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesCarson City, NV
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10789303 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesDetroit, MICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #10694759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesDetroit, MICrash
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10694759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,797 milesLilburn, GA
SUSPENSION
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 CARE OF THE RECALL BUT THEY ARE STALLING; I AM NOW WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY IN MY AUTOMOBILE. THE FACTS ARE THAT 38,681 OF THEIR AUTOS WERE AFFECTED BUT ONLY A FEW WERE REPAIRED-- [XXX] AT JAGUAR 800-452-4827 IS PROPOSING $659 TO APPLY TO THE $3,000 I WOULD OWE. I HAVE SENT TWO ADDITIONAL E-MAILS ASKING TO SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR. AS OF TODAY, I HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED, NOR HAS THERE BEEN ANY REPLY TO MY 2 E-MAILS ASKING WHY THEY WON'T REPAIR MY CAR. I NEED HELP TO GET THIS MATTER RESOLVED. IT IS WRONG TO NEVER CONTACT ME AND NOW EXPECT ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10654264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,330 milesSAN Degio, CA
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10652687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Texas, TX
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10585279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Texas, TX
EQUIPMENT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10585279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesPhiladephia, PA
POWER TRAIN
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 FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME UNSECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. WHO REPLACED THE FRONT BALL JOINTS BUT THE SEAT BELT FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
NHTSA complaint #10577999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesPhiladephia, PA
SUSPENSION
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 FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME UNSECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. WHO REPLACED THE FRONT BALL JOINTS BUT THE SEAT BELT FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
NHTSA complaint #10577999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesPhiladephia, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME UNSECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. WHO REPLACED THE FRONT BALL JOINTS BUT THE SEAT BELT FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
NHTSA complaint #10577999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,541 milesGarland, TX
STEERING
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 WHAT TO DO. I WILL TAKE IT AGAIN TO SHOP BUT I DON'T THRUST IT ANY MORE.I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TO MAKE IT SAFE FOR DRIVING.FEELS LIKE ALL FRONT END IS FALLING APART.
NHTSA complaint #10566447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,541 milesGarland, TX
SUSPENSION
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 WHAT TO DO. I WILL TAKE IT AGAIN TO SHOP BUT I DON'T THRUST IT ANY MORE.I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TO MAKE IT SAFE FOR DRIVING.FEELS LIKE ALL FRONT END IS FALLING APART.
NHTSA complaint #10566447 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesFlorissant, MO
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10513759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,350 milesFlossmoor, IL
SUSPENSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10478403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesDallas, TX
POWER TRAIN
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.
NHTSA complaint #10403990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesDallas, TX
SEAT BELTS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10403990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesAuburn, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10349211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,400 milesWabasso, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10339875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,200 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash1 injured
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10327794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOKC, OK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10322753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.