2003 Jaguar S-Type: headlights failing or too dim

6 of the 100 complaints about the 2003 Jaguar S-Type describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 33,320
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2005
2
2004
2
2003
6
2000
2

What owners say

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · PA

2003 s type jaguar. Consumer states problem with electrical system, transmission slipping, drive shaft, and rear-end differential *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced 12 more times after he received a recall notice regarding the transmission and the problems were never corrected. Also, the windshield wipers did not work properly. The dealer replaced the wiper blades. The battery had to be jumped twice, the radiator and heater valve hoses were leaking and had to be replaced. The head lights fogged up and the bulb had to be replaced, the driver's seat rocked back and forth, the exterior driver's side mirror was not working due to a sticking switch.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Lights · 40,876 miles · AR

Both low beam headlights self-leveling mechanisms have failed. According to authorized jaguar service department, the only solution is to replace the entire headlight system at a estimated cost of $2,000. Low beams are now aimed only 10-15 ft in front of the car.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Lights · 38,000 miles · NY

Both headlights after leveling pointed only 10 or 15 feet down the road. Was told by the dealership that both headlight assemblies needed to be replaced at a cost of $2,400. The car has never been involved in any kind of accident.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Lights · 33,320 miles · TX

Headlights point to low to the ground after leveling.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 300 miles · FL

Xenon headlamps wont balance and blinds oncoming traffic. Air conditioning system failure until vehicle is turned on and off several times. This is an s type r.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Lights · 300 miles · FL

Numerous problems with s type r - headlights will not balance(blinds oncoming traffic), air conditioning failure until car is turned on and off, after 5 attempts to correct problems they still exist. We filed a lemon law and proceeding with arbitration.