2001 Jaguar S-Type: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 79 complaints about the 2001 Jaguar S-Type describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 78,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2007
1
2003
2
2001
5

What owners say

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Suspension · 17,030 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jun 24, 2010 · Suspension · 128,400 miles · FL

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Fuel system, Suspension · 82,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the ball joints were making a squeaking sound as if the lower ball joint was fractured. Fuel also began leaking since the seal on the fuel line was inoperable. He also smelled a strong fuel odor. Recalls (06e043000, 06e056000, & 00v359002) are related to the failure; however, the dealer and manufacturer confirmed that his VIN was not included. The failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was approximately 83,000. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2007 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle began making squeaking noises at various speeds while driving over a small bump or making a left or right turn. The steering wheel began shaking and the vehicle shifted from side to side. The mechanic stated that the lower ball joints were loose. After the mechanic repaired the lower ball joints, they kept loosening before the vehicle could be driven home. The vehicle is not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359002 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed May 2, 2006 · Transmission · 45,928 miles · FL

Oct 7, 2004 shifter has to be wiggled to remove from park and start. Sept 4, 2004 shifter has to be wiggled to remove from park and start-replaced cable assembly sept 23, 2004 AC rattling when on replaced compressor. Steering wheel feels loose when turning it sept 23, 2004 major vibrating when braking, front rotors warped, feedback in pedal & wheel sept 23, 2004 front seat is making a grinding noise when moving replaced the seat assembly december 16, 2004 transmission would not shift into 2nd gear replaced binding shift cable and transmission mar 17, 2005 whining noise mar 22, 2005 whining noise added transmission fluid mar 22, 2005 rattle noise mar 22, 2005 back up sensors are going off intermittently- replaced park control module mar 22, 2005 steering wheel is making a clunking noise when turning - replaced er steering rack mar 22, 2005 trunk alarm goes off apr 7, 2005 trunk alarm goes off - trunk lid adjusters out too far with trunk switch activate alarm. Trunk lid too high, adjusted lid to correct position and condition april 7, 2005 rattle in dash secured dash sensor fascia april 7, 2005 whining in transmission april 7, 2005 drivers door will not lock with remote, alarm will not set on drivers door unless opened and closed again adjust and lubricate door lock. May 5, 2005 whining replaced transmission may 5, 2005 rattle in dash aug 5, 2005 check engine light on fault cod po065 air assisted injection problem white substance found in trans connector so cleaned with electrical cleaner use die electric grease nov 5, 2005 whining noise replaced water pump mar 6, 2006 winning noise mar 6- leak under car of transmission fluid fill plug leaking nc r & r plug install teflon tape mar 6 grinding noise reposition trans cooler pipes. Rattle on passenger side of car so tightened exhaust manifold down pipe, reposition trans cooler mar 6 misfire replaced plug ignition coil.