2003 Jaguar S-Type: brake failure

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 33,948 miles · NY

Jaguar s-type sedan 2003 was subject to recall r-513 but not limited to this. This vehicle experienced major malfunctions in performance with gear box and braking systems in which it could not be properly shifted out of park, lost RPM, parking brake failure, ABS warning lights and major engine light indicator warnings. The car could not be safely driven and suffered a major breakdown with less than 9500 miles, flatbedded to sportique motors in huntington, ny on 12/10/2004, returned on 12/15/2004 only to be flatbedded again on 12/17/2004. A new computer was not installed in the vehicle as promised at that time, and the computer was simply reflashed. At 33,948 miles out of warrenty on may 26, 2010 this vehicle suffered the same major breakdown as described above and was again flatbedded to huntington land rover jaguar, formerly sportique jaguar, huntington, ny. The car could not properly be shifted out of park, lost RPM and could not be driven safely.the dealership worked on the car four (4) times declaring the problem solved on three occasions from may 26, 2010 until it was flat bedded back a forth time on 07/22/10 only to be told the car needed a new "park sensor module" and new "transmission sensor" at a cost of over $4000 dollars with labor. My attempts to obtain assistance from jaguar central and huntington jaguar based on my contention that the vehicle was never properly fixed when under warranty resulted in continual refusals by these parties with claims by the dealership that a faulty truck seal and water leak that certainly did not exist at 9500miles necessitated the costly repairs (the transmission sensor is inside the sealed transmission). My complaints to the dmv ( with lookback of 90 days) has resulted in their findings of a dealership mis-diagnosis . The car remains incapacitated and unsafe to drive. I respectfully request an investigation into all repairs and histories of similar models related to the federal safety agency recalls but not limited to this.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. While driving 45 MPH, the emergency brake failed and caused the brakes to lock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and later diagnosed. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2007 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light illuminated and the brake failed to release automatically. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The contact received recall notice # 04v488000 (parking brake). The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer replaced the suppressor module, however, the electronic parking brake module was not replaced. The current mileage is 33,098 and failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 02/01/08.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · TX · crash

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was placed in reverse with her foot on the brake, however the vehicle screeched and shot out of the detached garage where other vehicles were lined up on the other side of the residential subdivision and hit two other vehicles on the other side of the street about 40 feet away. The service dealer inspected the vehicle and determined they could not find any problems with the vehicle. On june 11, 2006, this happened again in a parking lot. During this incident, the vehicle was placed in reverse and again the brakes failed and hit the vehicle behind them. *ak updated 07/14/06.

Filed May 17, 2006 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · CA

(1) events leading up to the failure: none. The car has been routinely serviced. (2) failure and its consequences: the car, twice, while attempting to accelerate, would slow down and seems to be weighed down. The car will not accelerate. The ABS brakes go off, and the emergency brake lights go off. Also, error report appears stating that there is a brake failure. It puts me at risk for accidents because on both occasion I was driving the car. (3) what was done to correct the failure: I took the car into a jaguar dealer, but jaguar can not recreate the error, so they are unwilling to replace the braking system.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

2003 s type would not start, turn signal stuck, trunk light inoperable. Rain sensors are inoperable. *ts ***nar*** the dealer replaced the battery, turn signal and trunk switch. The rain sensor was inoperable. The engine malfunction warning light illuminated. During diagnostic the technician found engine misfire codes. The engine was repaired per bulletin s303-21. The emergency brake failed. The emergency brake control module was rerouted per the recall. Right hand indicator failed. The ABS and brake warning lights illuminated as well as the parking brake warning light.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · GA

On august 2003 while driving at 35 MPH rear brakes failed, and then off and on through september 2004. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and dealer saw nothing wrong. Consumer stated vehicle had been in and out of the shop. Then, on october 16, 2004, the gear box started shifting in reverse on its own. Took vehicle back to the dealer, and consumer was informed a bolt fell off the gear box. The bolt was replaced by the mechanic, but the problem recurred.