Jaguar S-Type jerking problems

Filed Jul 21, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 114,000 miles · TX

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 red light illumination when accelerating vehicle found out it was the "priority light" indicating coolant fluid level low. 3.) also, attempted to go shopping on saturday but when arrived at store realized car would not lock w/ either remote or key. Both do not lock vehicle, unable the status of alarm, and while car is parked, still unable to keep doors n vehicle locked. Informed dealer and assured me it would be inspected and addressed . Also, informed dealer for some assistance after paying over $5k cash. Above are listed problems determined, notified dealer and asked me to bring in on monday for 2'nd attempt. Paid to much money to have to go through these tragedies when dealer should have at least been up front and honest when he assured me vehicle had no issues rather the hanging up on me the first time I tried to contact dealer on saturday, day after purchase.

Filed Nov 16, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 80,000 miles · AZ · crash

The distance of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are almost the same distance from the car floor and the pedals are close enough that a foot can contact both. After starting the car in a parking lot and putting in drive I stepped on the brake but the car lurched forward and the harder I pressed the brake the faster the car went over a concrete barrier. The cause was, of course, that I was stepping on both pedals. A year later the same thing happened and I rammed and broke a garage door. The height of the brake pedal must be raised about an inch so that stepping on the brake pedal will not allow simultaneous stepping the accelerator. I have contacted jaguar, north america ref# [xxx]. On my car I have put a 7/8 inch block on the brake pedal to raise the height. If it had been a person ahead of me instead of a garage door I probably would have killed him. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · MA

I saw on the news today how a lady was entering a restaurant parking lot and her vehicle sudden lurched forward and caused her to crash into a fence. Well if the car was a jaguar s type I'm sure the company would tell her what they told me. There is nothing wrong with the car. I had 2004 jaguar s type twice the car lurched forward when I was pulling into a parking spot. I had both feet on the brake and I was shifting through the gears to get the car to stop. In one incident the car stopped about 5ft. Into the spot in front of me. In the second incident I did the same thing and the car finally stopped when the car got hung up on the curb. I filled a report with jaguar in new jersey and they said my only recourse was to file an insurance claim???? I brought the car to two dealers and was told they were told by jaguar not to touch the car because that would mean that jaguar was at fault. I had to trade in the car because every time I came to a stop, I didn't know if I was going to crash into the car in front of me. There are numerous reference to my incident on the web under jaguar lurch. Jaguar should be made accountable and made to fix the problem which they say does not exist. Thanks.

Filed Jan 22, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 40,600 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar s-type. Approximately one week after the vehicle was purchased in december of 2008, the contact noticed that it would shift roughly from second to first gear upon deceleration. The vehicle would also jerk forward roughly when accelerating and driving 15 MPH. He found the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v024000 (power train:automatic transmission) and noticed that it was the same failure that his vehicle was displaying. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified and agreed with the dealer. The current mileage was 41,923 and failure mileage was 40,600. Updated 5/18/09 *cn the consumer stated the parking brake was inoperative. A failure message of the parking brake displayed on the dashboard. Updated 05/20/09.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving approximately 60 MPH on normal road conditions, the steering column began to jerk excessively and the vehicle pulled to the left without assistance. The contact experienced difficulty operating the steering column. Suddenly, the vehicle ran off the road uncontrollably and drove into the median. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to the front ball joint assembly. The technician recommended that the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359002 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). Although the failures were identical, the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Acceleration · MA · crash

Unintended and uncontrolled acceleration safety hazard and defect-complaint odi 1091253 2003 jaguar s**cc the consumer stated he was at a red light, when all of a sudden the vehicle lurched forward and started moving rapidly into the intersection. The consumer stated after the ordeal ended, the dsc light illuminated and the readout said dsc disabled. The consumer stated prior to may 7, 2007 he hit a light post as a result of the unwanted acceleration of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 27, 2007 · Suspension · GA

Car only had 36,000 miles @ beginning of problems. Car began jerking hard to the left. I almost hit an 18-wheeler head-on. I just heard that a recall exists on the suspension, ball joints, etc.this is weird, since I have had the car back to the shop @ least 5 times, and none of this was fixed. People could have been killed. I have filed a consumer complaint. Hopefully, jaguar will correct this problem, before someone is hurt. My car is undriveable at this time.

Filed Aug 10, 2006 · Airbags, Body · 9,860 miles · CA · crash

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.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Engine · AL

Consumer vehicle began knocking and then came to a complete stop. *ts the consumer stated the day before the incident, the vehicle was in the shop because it was jerking, but the dealer claimed there was no problem and released the vehicle back to the consumer.

Filed May 26, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

2003 jaguar s type experiencing problems with the emergency brake engaging while driving.*mr when the emergency brake applied, it caused premature wear of the rear brakes and tires. Also contributing to the premature wear of the tires were problems with the rear end of the vehicle. There was a recall on the emergency brake, but the dealer refused to replace the rear brakes and tires. The vehicle has been in the repair shop on 3 occasions for a jerk in the transmission. Prior to purchasing the vehicle, there was a recall on the transmission, however the dealer failed to disclose the information to the consumer. The consumer stated one time she placed the gear into drive, but the vehicle did not move, thinking she had placed it into the wrong gear, she looked down and the vehicle lunged forward.