Owners have filed 110 complaints
about the 2005 Jaguar S-Type with NHTSA between 2004 and 2025.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 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 — 60
Against the median year of the Jaguar S-Type. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
22.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 57
33% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
1720.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
33.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1315.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1821.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1315.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2023.8%
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.
Oct 2004peak 11Dec 2025
Recalls on the 2005 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
06V418000
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.
Risk: IF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY BE DISCHARGED ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
04V484000
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 STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR BODY IS NOT VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2006283389 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, 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 odour. If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank or change the seals.
Recall 20043981,453 units in Canada
Label
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 135. 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. Correction: Jaguar will mail letters to all registered owners which will include labels containing the required warning statement and installation instructions.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 54,700 milesVernon, CTCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,700.
NHTSA complaint #11121607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesSouthfield, MICrash
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10681101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,880 milesLA Crescenta, CAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 FIRE OUT BY TAKING A SIP OF WATER FROM A BOTTLE, AND SPITTING IT ON THE FIRE!
NHTSA complaint #10615202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSAN Francisco, CACrash1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10232561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesLomita, CACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 MORE THAN 8 (EIGHT) TIMES, WITHOUT SATISFACTORY REPAIR. PROBLEMS INCLUDE: FAULTY GAS TANK LATCH, RHS EXHAUST HANGING LOWER AND SCRAPING PAVEMENT, HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, FAULTY REMOTE TRANSMITTER,JUDDER FROM STEERING WHEEL, KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT RAN SLUGGISH, REPLACED RACK & PINION SEVERAL TIMES,CAR OUT OF ALIGNMENT,INJECTORS DIRTY,RHS LUG NUT BROKEN BECAUSE OF, ACCORDING TO TECH., NON LUBRICATION AT FACTORY, JERKY GEAR SHIFTING FROM 3RD. TO 4TH. GEARS,CREAKING NOISE IN SUNROOF AND HEADLINER, FAULTY CD PLAYER,FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP,FAULTY AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH,FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE FOG LAMP,FAULTY RACK AND PINION VALVE,LEAKING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, NO WARNINGS OR MESSAGES DURING THESE MALFUNCTIONS FROM DASH INSTRUMENTS, EXCEPT AIR BAG LAMP, FAULTY BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE, ETC.ETC. WE HAD TOLD THE TECHS. THAT BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OVER 5 TIMES AND FINALLY ON 08/07/2006, I AGAIN LOSS TOTAL CONTROL AND THE CAR HIT INTO THE GUARD RAIL AND SCRAPED THE WHOLE OF THE RHS OF THE VEHICLE. JAGUAR WOULD NOT EVEN GIVE ME THE FREE TOW THAT I WAS ENTITLED TO WHEN I CALLED THEM TO INFORM OF THE ACCIDENT AND I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR TO MY HOUSE. I HAD BOTH MY KIDS ( SON 31/2 YRS. OLD AND DAUGHTER 4 MONTHS OLD) IN THE CAR WITH ME. ON 05/10/2006, WE HIRED AN ATTORNEY WHO IS STILL NEGOTIATING WITH FORD MOTOR CO. WHO HAVE TAKEN OVER JAGUAR.
NHTSA complaint #10165182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesLomita, CACrash
STEERING
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 MORE THAN 8 (EIGHT) TIMES, WITHOUT SATISFACTORY REPAIR. PROBLEMS INCLUDE: FAULTY GAS TANK LATCH, RHS EXHAUST HANGING LOWER AND SCRAPING PAVEMENT, HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, FAULTY REMOTE TRANSMITTER,JUDDER FROM STEERING WHEEL, KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE THAT RAN SLUGGISH, REPLACED RACK & PINION SEVERAL TIMES,CAR OUT OF ALIGNMENT,INJECTORS DIRTY,RHS LUG NUT BROKEN BECAUSE OF, ACCORDING TO TECH., NON LUBRICATION AT FACTORY, JERKY GEAR SHIFTING FROM 3RD. TO 4TH. GEARS,CREAKING NOISE IN SUNROOF AND HEADLINER, FAULTY CD PLAYER,FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP,FAULTY AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH,FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE FOG LAMP,FAULTY RACK AND PINION VALVE,LEAKING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, NO WARNINGS OR MESSAGES DURING THESE MALFUNCTIONS FROM DASH INSTRUMENTS, EXCEPT AIR BAG LAMP, FAULTY BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE, ETC.ETC. WE HAD TOLD THE TECHS. THAT BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OVER 5 TIMES AND FINALLY ON 08/07/2006, I AGAIN LOSS TOTAL CONTROL AND THE CAR HIT INTO THE GUARD RAIL AND SCRAPED THE WHOLE OF THE RHS OF THE VEHICLE. JAGUAR WOULD NOT EVEN GIVE ME THE FREE TOW THAT I WAS ENTITLED TO WHEN I CALLED THEM TO INFORM OF THE ACCIDENT AND I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR TO MY HOUSE. I HAD BOTH MY KIDS ( SON 31/2 YRS. OLD AND DAUGHTER 4 MONTHS OLD) IN THE CAR WITH ME. ON 05/10/2006, WE HIRED AN ATTORNEY WHO IS STILL NEGOTIATING WITH FORD MOTOR CO. WHO HAVE TAKEN OVER JAGUAR.
NHTSA complaint #10165182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Atkins, VA
AIR BAGS
The back passenger air bag in the door exploded and park brake fault.
NHTSA complaint #11706863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atkins, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
The back passenger air bag in the door exploded and park brake fault.
NHTSA complaint #11706863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There are 2 recalls that apply to my car and Jag wants to do nothing, as expected. R17652014/08/18Recall - Fuel Tank Replacement NHTSA06V4180002006/10/23Recall 06V418000: Fuel Tank replacement What do we need to do to get Jag to conform t the nature of these recalls.
NHTSA complaint #11628092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesPort Jefferson, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump, flange, retaining ring, pipe feed, fuel tank straps, heat shield, fuel hose, heat sleeve, evaporator pipe, electronic control unit, fuel tank harness, cable tie, and cabin overlay wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
NHTSA complaint #11554050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodstock, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair shop in Virginia. My wife is now too afraid to drive the car because of the gas fumes, fear of a fire, and sudden engine failure. My service technician at Mountain Valley Motors believes the problem has to do with a faulty Jaguar fuel system.
NHTSA complaint #11422517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING AN INSPECTION PERFORMED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A LEAK IN THE EVAP SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING PART NUMBER: XR850468 (CARBON CANISTER ASSEMBLY) TO BE REPLACED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V418000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OWNER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
NHTSA complaint #11388873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesNashville, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AT THE RESIDENCE, SHE BECAME AWARE OF FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #11343400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesNashville, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN I FILL UP MY TANK WITH GAS I SMELL THE FUMES IN MY CAR AND IT LEFT TWO PUDDLES.
NHTSA complaint #11343151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fridley, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I TOOK MY CAR IN AT THE END OF APRIL/EARLY MAY SOMETIME FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPAIRED , I TOOK MY CAR INTO JAGUAR AS I NORMALLY TO GET THIS WORK DONE. I GOT MY CAR BETWEEN MAY 8TH AND 9TH BECAUSE I DROVE IT TO MY GRADUATION MAY 10TH. LITERALLY 7 DAYS MAY 16TH AFTER IT WAS FIXED IT WOULD NOT START AND ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED ON DASH BOARD THAT I'VE NEVER SEEN. I CALLED THE SHOP AND THEY STATED TOO HAVE IT TOWED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IT IN UNTIL JUNE BUT HAVE IT TOWED SO I DID. ON JULY 16TH THE RED TOLD ME THIS "WE ARE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION SLEEVE THAT WE REPLACED LAST TIME. I GOT IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND MY PARTS HAVE ARRIVED. I SHOULD HAVE DONE TOMORROW. I WILL UPDATE ASAP --RYAN SCHMITT JAGUAR LAND ROVER MINNEAPOLIS. JULY 18TH THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD "WE ARE TRYING TO GET THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE TAKEN CAR OF. WE TRIED TO WARRANTY WORK WE DID LAST TIME AND IT DIDN'T FIX IT. WE ACTUALLY HAVE A SEPARATE ISSUE OF FLUID LEAKING. MY TECH IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT OUR OPTIONS. IT STARTS AND RUNS GOOD NOW BUT TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL EVENTUALLY LEAK DOWN AND CAUSE THE CONNECTOR TO GO BAD. I SHOULD HAVE A QUOTE TOGETHER SHORTLY BUT UNFORTUNATLEY IT WONT BE CHEAP. --RYAN SCHMITT JAGUAR LAND ROVER MINNEAPOLIS. TODAY IS JULY 24TH I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD LOOK DEEPER INTO TO SEE IF IT'S AN INTERNAL PROBLEM BUT THAT WOULD COST ME AS WELL.
NHTSA complaint #11234446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fridley, MN
ENGINE
I TOOK MY CAR IN AT THE END OF APRIL/EARLY MAY SOMETIME FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO BE REPAIRED , I TOOK MY CAR INTO JAGUAR AS I NORMALLY TO GET THIS WORK DONE. I GOT MY CAR BETWEEN MAY 8TH AND 9TH BECAUSE I DROVE IT TO MY GRADUATION MAY 10TH. LITERALLY 7 DAYS MAY 16TH AFTER IT WAS FIXED IT WOULD NOT START AND ERROR MESSAGES APPEARED ON DASH BOARD THAT I'VE NEVER SEEN. I CALLED THE SHOP AND THEY STATED TOO HAVE IT TOWED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IT IN UNTIL JUNE BUT HAVE IT TOWED SO I DID. ON JULY 16TH THE RED TOLD ME THIS "WE ARE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION SLEEVE THAT WE REPLACED LAST TIME. I GOT IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND MY PARTS HAVE ARRIVED. I SHOULD HAVE DONE TOMORROW. I WILL UPDATE ASAP --RYAN SCHMITT JAGUAR LAND ROVER MINNEAPOLIS. JULY 18TH THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD "WE ARE TRYING TO GET THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE TAKEN CAR OF. WE TRIED TO WARRANTY WORK WE DID LAST TIME AND IT DIDN'T FIX IT. WE ACTUALLY HAVE A SEPARATE ISSUE OF FLUID LEAKING. MY TECH IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT OUR OPTIONS. IT STARTS AND RUNS GOOD NOW BUT TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL EVENTUALLY LEAK DOWN AND CAUSE THE CONNECTOR TO GO BAD. I SHOULD HAVE A QUOTE TOGETHER SHORTLY BUT UNFORTUNATLEY IT WONT BE CHEAP. --RYAN SCHMITT JAGUAR LAND ROVER MINNEAPOLIS. TODAY IS JULY 24TH I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD LOOK DEEPER INTO TO SEE IF IT'S AN INTERNAL PROBLEM BUT THAT WOULD COST ME AS WELL.
NHTSA complaint #11234446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesAlhambra, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW SEAL WAS NEEDED FOR THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FUEL TANK BEGAN LEAKING AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11182793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alhambra, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN TANK IS FILLED MORE THAN HALF, SMELL OF GAS FUMES INSIDE CABIN HORRIBLE
NHTSA complaint #11181132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,700 milesVernon, CTCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,700.
NHTSA complaint #11121607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesWestlake Village, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (JAGUAR THOUSAND OAKS, 3601 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362, (805) 267-3600) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA complaint #11115369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesHouston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR WHEN IT WAS STARTED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JAGUAR HOUSTON NORTH (18205 INTERSTATE 45 N, HOUSTON, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FUEL LEAK, AND THE FUEL RETAINERS AND A GASKET NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11100259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesHouston, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11093938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesHouston, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11093938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Taylor, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
MY VECHILE EMERGENCY BRAKE SELF ENGAGED WITHOUT SELECTING EMERGENCY CONTROL. THEREFORE MY VECHILE WHEELS LOCKED UNABLE TO MOVED MAYBE FEW FEET STOPPED UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD OR BACKUP. DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IN DETROIT MICHIGAN. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY INDICTATION BRAKE ENGAGED WHEELS LOCKED. SIMILAR TO RECALL FOR JAGUARS S TYPE 2005 CAMPAIGN ID 04V488000 RECALL DATE SEPTEMBER 17, 2005. JAGUAR RECALL NOS. R166/167.
NHTSA complaint #11051341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesGrosse Pointe Woods, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS TANK IS LEAKING THE SAY IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THERE RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11023293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesAnaconda, MT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS LEAKS OUT OF TANK WHEN TANK IS FILLED TO CAPACITY. STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE.
NHTSA complaint #11021553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,500 milesHollister, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL,STRONG GAS ODORS ARE PRESENT AS WELL AS GAS LEAKAGE FROM OUTSIDE OF GAS TANK ONTO PAVEMENT. GAS EVIDENCE ON GROUND WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED.
NHTSA complaint #11006202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesMT. Pleasant, SC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT SEALED CORRECTLY AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLES FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V418000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 02/07/2017*CT
NHTSA complaint #10934948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesManor, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE R FUEL TANK RECALL FUEL TANK HAS LARGE EVAP LEAK, HAD TO REMOVE FUEL TANK TO FIND WHERE THE LEAK WAS DURING A SMOKE TEST. FUEL TANK HAD BEEN REPLACED DURING A RECALL IN 2007, NOW THAT TANK HAS A LARGE CRACK ON ONE OF THE FUEL MODULES ON TOP OF TANK THE NOT ONLY LEAKS FUEL/VAPORS BUT ALSO ILLUMINATES "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT". JAGUAR SAYS THEY HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE RECALL AND IS NOW A REPLACEMENT AT OWNERS EXPENSE EVEN THOUGH JAGUAR ISSUED TECHNICAL BULLETIN R176NAS5 ON AUG. 18, 2014 THAT RE-IDENTIFIES THIS ISSUE AND ASSIGNS A NEW FUEL TANK CONVERSION KIT TO FIX THE BAND-AID THAT WAS DONE IN 2007. THIS FAULT CAUSES STATE INSPECTION FAILURE THUS UNABLE TO REGISTER VEHICLE RENDERING VEHICLE USELESS NOT TO MENTION UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH A FUEL/VAPOR LEAK CONSTANTLY PRESENT. ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE DEFECTIVE TANKS USED DURING THE INITIAL RECALL 06V4180000 DATE 10-31-2006 SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED AS THIS CONVERSION KIT IS QUITE COSTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10925269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesAlpharetta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V488000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 10/06/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10896570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesAlpharetta, GA
PARKING BRAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V488000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 10/06/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10896570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.