KnownCarProblems2004 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Jaguar S-Type, most often about the brakes (32% of complaints, typically around 46,500 miles). It is 5th of 9 S-Type model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2004 Jaguar S-Type problems
Brakes
8 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, driveline.
Parking brake failure, disc not availabe and engine failed. All these indicators came on one after the other and the brakes would not stop the car, nor would the car accelerate. The car leaped forward and then slowed to a stop on its own. Dealer stated they repaired the recall items and could not state why the problem…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Jaguar S-Type. While idling at a stop light, the parking brake engaged. The contact turned the vehicle on and off a couple of times, in which the parking brake dislodged and he was able to drive 5 MPH. He is concerned that the failure may occur while driving on the highway. The vehicle is…
Transmission
7 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
There is a recall by Jaguar r513 vehicle going into reverse gear when you shift from drive and locks up. This vehicle did this. Its says the control module has to be reprogram. Now Jaguar refuse to do it under the recall..the vehicle is lock in gear and will not move..
This vehicle has issues with the automatic transmission, the transmission is not responding properly to the computer and needs to be reprogrammed in this model, also the parking brakes do get mixed up and if you put the gear control in drive it goes into reverse and the parking brake default light and transmission…
Engine
6 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving the vehicle will come to a complete stop. There has been a recall on this vehicle but this problem continues to exist intermittently. It has been in the service department several times to correct the problem. This automobile has cut-off while moving which caused another vehicle to hit the rear causing…
Speed control
5 complaints · 20%Parking brake failure, disc not availabe and engine failed. All these indicators came on one after the other and the brakes would not stop the car, nor would the car accelerate. The car leaped forward and then slowed to a stop on its own. Dealer stated they repaired the recall items and could not state why the problem…
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…
Electrical
4 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: wiring.
While driving the vehicle will come to a complete stop. There has been a recall on this vehicle but this problem continues to exist intermittently. It has been in the service department several times to correct the problem. This automobile has cut-off while moving which caused another vehicle to hit the rear causing…
On 10/03/09 while driving on high speed highway (had driven approx 150 miles) at speed of 65 MPH my engine suddenly stopped. I paid to tow vehicle to my home authorized dealer. Found that fuse for fuel pump had blown. Mileage was 35,896. Again on 03/21/10 while driving approx 60 MPH on I-695 (had driven approx 160…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Jaguar S-Type recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Fix: Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production lever parts. The recall began on january 15, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: This failure could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Jaguar S-Type
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar S-Type?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (8 complaints, typically around 46,500 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); engine (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar S-Type have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 14, 2004 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Jaguar S-Type?
- It is 5th of 9 S-Type model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.