Jaguar S-Type won't shift problems

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · OH

I parked the car on a hill last week and couldnt get the car out of park. I had to have some buddies rock the car to get it out of park into reverse. The vehicle hasnt rode the same since. It doesnt go into drive as smoothly and the car also revs at higher rpms than average before switching into the next gear.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Transmission · 55,198 miles · NC

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Transmission · 43,525 miles · TN

After engaging reverse, the transmission froze. The transmission would not shift from reverse and into drive or any other gear. The vehicle had to be towed to the shop. The diagnosis was "[transmission] cable selector bolts backed out." the vehicle was repaired after the installation of new selector cable bolts. Had these bolts come loose while driving on a busy street, a serious crash would have occurred. I have just read where other jaguar owners have also reported this malfunction to the federal safety agency and decided to report it, too.

Filed Jun 26, 2010 · Engine · 66,500 miles · CA

I was driving on an internal road ~45mph, not accelerating , just maintaining speed. The engine basically shut down, and I had to pull onto the shoulder. The car was barely moving even though the accelerator was depressed to the floor, engine light on, as well as "engine systems fault, parkbrake fault, dsc not available" message showing up on the dash. I restarted the car but now the battery light came on in addition to the other issues mentioned before and the car battery drained out completely and went limp. I got the car jump started and even then it showed a "ABS fault". I waited for 30 mins with the engine running and then finally drove it back to my house. This has happened to me atleast 5 times in the last 1 month. Online forums says that this is a throttle sensor issue and its a common enough problem that jaguar needs to recall and fix these cars. I am very perplexed that a car would just shut down on the road, put itself into "limp mode" and be absolutely fine an hour later.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Engine · 27,280 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar s type . While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle went into limp mode . Usually she has to restart the vehicle to reset the error code. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the engines software was reset. The repair did not remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 27280. The current mileage was 34300.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Transmission · 69,200 miles · OK

I purchased a 2001 jaguar s-type less than a year ago. It has less than 70000 miles on it and while I am driving down the road the motor starts revving up and it won't shift....it says gearbox fault. Apparently this is a common problem among this model of car. I was pulling out to make a left turn and was nearly hit because suddenly the car wouldn't go. How many complaints do you have to have to force a recall? I purchased this car because I thought it would be a safe dependable car. Very poor craftsmanship!

Filed Feb 15, 2008 · Transmission · 73,300 miles · PA

Transmission will not shift from park. Need to use the emergency brake or shifter jams. Transmission gearbox light is on and car is not shifting. Advised from dealer that the complete transmission needs replaced at a cost of over $5k. Known problem when searching on internet. Sometimes the gear shifter will not come out of park. Car bucks while trying to shift between 50 and 65 MPH.

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · VA

Bought s-type back in october 2006, since then car has been costing me a lot of money. Transmission get stuck in park at driveway with low inclination, even with the parking brake on before shifting to park. Had cable replaced and didn't fix the problem, cost me 350.00. I believe that a recall was in order for the number of affected vehicles that I had noticed complaining of it at the federal safety agency website, or maybe somebody in government was not doing his/her job protecting the consumer's rights against greedy corporations.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Lights, Transmission · GA · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated, the gear shift would not release from the park position when parked on an incline. The manufacturer suggested rocking the vehicle to release the vehicle from park. The contact was injured, on one occasion, while rocking the vehicle as instructed. The manufacturer suggested using the hand brake before placing the vehicle into park. When accelerating the automatic transmission slipped from 1st gear into neutral and would not shift into 2nd gear. The transmission functioned properly when the vehicle was restarted. A service dealer inspected the vehicle, and could not duplicate the problem. The vehicle could not pass emissions testing due to problems with the vehicle. The consumer was has been treated for muscles strains from dealing with the vehicle. The left front light lens was broken. Updated 09/11/06.

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.