2006 Jaguar S-Type owner complaints

Following was sent to us customs. I'm at risk in this car, by Jaguar design error-and refusal to correct the error. [xxx] in my case the car suddenly and spontaneously, without apparent reason, went into what Jaguar calls 'limp home' mode, a walking pace. Fortunately it happened on an urban parkway, posted at 55 MPH, and I had just turned right, on to it, into the right-hand lane. The problem is common to Jaguar cars as shown by internet postings. Jaguar have stated that limp home cannot be disabled because it is intended for the safety of the mechanical parts of their cars. I have a string of communications running from november 2nd that I could send to provide greater detail, but I'd like to know what you folks can do, and whether there are good legal ground to support my dem

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the rear brakes seized without warning. The contact noticed the parking brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the parking brake control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

2006 s type Jaguar. In february 2008, I brought my car in for warranty work performed. The reason was due to a 'restricted performance error' light. They dealer was able to correct it via the replacement of a new coil. The bottom line was that my vehicle entered restrictive performance anytime I would attempt to pass any vehicle on straight stretch of road and would have to accelerate to 80 miles an hour. The vehicle would go into 'restricted performance' and drop my speed until I had to pull off the road. Clearly, a dangerous scenario. In december of 08, the issue returned. I took my car back to the dealer as it is still under warranty. They could not locate any of the error codes related to the restricted performance ' the same case as last year. I had to return to the dealer b

February 4, 2009 our s type r Jaguar was the victim of a rapid acceleration/runaway. On february 3 the electronic throttle shut the vehicle off when it was stopped on three or four occasions. The next day, as the vehicle was being driven out of the driveway, the throttle stuck in the open position causing the car to careen out of control. It was towed to hornberg Jaguar in hollywood and the service writer tittered and laughed at my fiance. Thereafter I received a phone call the next day telling me that the vehicle had suffered front-end damage and that we should call our insurance company. I told her I would have my technical expert who was a product liability witness for me in trials many years ago, pick up the vehicle and tell me what had really happened. I then received a communic

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, and upon returning ten minutes later, the interior of the vehicle was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The vehicle was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 36,000. The VIN was unavailable.

On my 2000 s-type 4.0 I have had two transmissions replaced and is in need of a third. Jaguar's position (from corporate), that it is not unusual for a transmission to go under 50,000 miles, however, they refuse to put it in writing. There are probably hundreds if not thousands of owners going through the same problem. On every website there are complaints about failing transmissions. Jaguar definitely is aware of the problem but offers no assistance. I am willing to bet there is some corporate memo regarding how to cover this up. *nm

Bought car on friday(7/20/18). Upon arriving home and after getting acquainted and accustomed to car, detected the following problems that I was unable to detect during test drive. After reviewing car fax report and dmv car info, was aware of car history, after verifying carfax indicated they would purchase back my car if determined to be a lemon, I purchased vehicle w/ full confidence. Arriving home,determined the following safety issues with the car that I was unable to notice during a routine test drive. Upon driving vehicle at home, noticed immediately the following safety issue's 1.)brake system~applyinging breaks, prior to stopping the car jerks to an abrupt stop making pax in vehicle experience a whiplash effect 2.) determined at home after reading manual, that the re

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar s-type. While the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to switch the gear shift out of park into reverse and the gear shift was stuck in park. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v503000 ( power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,198.

On at least four occasions, and upon starting the vehicle, the engine, after 10 to 30 seconds, rapidly accelerates to 4,000 - 6,000 RPM. The only way to restrict the rapid acceleration is to shut the engine off with the ignition key. *jb

At 37,092 the thermostat froze, blowing the radiator hose. At 52,058 another thermostat froze, blowing the radiator. Was told by Jaguar service that these freeze, and I should bring my Jaguar in every 16,000 miles just to be certain. When radiator hose blows, no telling where we might be and situation could be dangerous. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting an unusually strong odor of gasoline coming from the rear of the vehicle. When opening the rear trunk, the odor became overbearing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice yet the dealer was unable to duplicate a failure within the fuel system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000 and the current mileage was 54,314.

I am investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle fire of a 2006 Jaguar s type 4dr sedan. The fuel filter is located inside the left front fender well and is not protected by any frame component. The fuel shut off switch is located directly behind the left front wheel well. The victim vehicle was struck in an offset head on manner on the driver's (left side), directly impacting the area of the fuel filter. The fuel line was torn off of the filter, and it does not appear that the shut off switch actually worked, thereby pumping gasoline onto the front of the car as it slid across the road. The car was quickly engulfed in flames, and the driver who was pinned into the car died as a result of the fire. My case # is [xxx]. *tr

I purchased a s-type Jaguar 2003 june 11, 2002 from park place Jaguar houston, texas, I took the car in before 5,000 mile check up and complained about the brakes, a few months later took the car in for 5,000 mile check up complained about the brakes was told that I need a master cylinder, car was left with the dealership for a week. Months later the brake light came on and would not go off. Jaguar from national sent a wrecker to pick up the car and delivered it to park place Jaguar for repair. The car was in the shop for a week again. Had a tire to wear out due to faulty brakes, still nothing was done regarding the breaks, I was under the impression that the brakes had been fixed until january 11,2006 when I took the car in for it's 30,000 miles check up at 29,415 and was informed by zac

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Jaguar s-type. The contact was driving approximately 20 MPH approaching an intersection when another vehicle crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle. The contacts vehicle was pushed forward rapidly and as she attempted to apply the brakes, the brakes would not engage and she proceeded to crash into the vehicle a second time. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulders and neck. A police report was filed. The vehicle body damage was repaired by an independent mechanic who was unable to locate a failure within the brakes. Over a year later while driving 20 MPH, the contact crashed into the curb. She attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated until the she crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a broken ri

A Jaguar 2000 was purchased on dec 2003. It had 39000 miles. I have only put on 4000 miles on this car and the ball joint broke the other day and I was almost killed. The car was towed to a local foreign auto place and Jaguar refuses to repair the ball joint. Claiming they will only take the claim from a registered Jaguar dealer. So the car was towed today to momentum Jaguar on the sw freeway and I was told that the ball joint was replaced on the drivers side in april 2001 and it broke again???in less that 43000 miles we have had 2 defective ball joints?? And the passenger side is defective as well and needs to be changed!! This is a serious defect and Jaguar is disclaiming any and all responsibility...it also has a/c problems and electrical problems. The sensors do not work and were repla

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar s-type. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, she shifted into reverse and there was a sudden acceleration, causing the contact to crash into a pole. The failure occurred without warning. The contact suffered injuries to the right shoulder blade, which extended to her finger tips. The wheel and rear passenger's side panel were extensively damaged. The police were notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop for repairs. There was no prior maintenance to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the occurrence. The failure mileage was 108,000.

I have a Jaguar whose front leaper on the hood has fallen off due to the wires rusting because water accumulates in it, then it ultimately comes undone and falls off due to the disintegration of the rusty wiring that holds the leaper onto the hood. This appears to be a design defect. The leaper is a heavy piece of metal and could do damage to vehicles that may be traveling behind or to the owner?s vehicle itself should this come off while driving on the highway. I contacted my local Jaguar dealership to advise the service manager and was told that they have had this occur in the past but there is no manufacture fix or recall known, just parts from hardware store that they use to reattach the leaper on the hood. However, they would re affix if my car is under warranty, but the car is barel

When I bought the car a week later it blew hot air, I was told it only needed freon. I found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. A week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because I left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true there is something wrong. I have replaced tires at least six times. Tires completely separate. I was driving and car slowed down on freeway and I was almost hit, I pulled over and it stopped and did it again and I had to push the traction control button, almost cost me my life! It now happens when I hit a bump. When I turn the car makes a extremely loud noise, (embarrassing) I was told it is a ball joint and can catch on fire. Engine light has always been on and is now blinking

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar s-type. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust system was leaking in three areas. The contact also mentioned that when the fuel tank was refueled to capacity, the fuel leaked to the ground. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Seat belt on drivers side did not protect driver of 2006 Jaguar s type when rear ended by pick up truck on july 30,2010. Result of accident cause head to hit sunvisor and steering wheel causing head and chest injury. The front passengers seat belt did keep passenger secure only resulting in whip lash. *tr