KnownCarProblems2005 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jaguar S-Type, most often about the fuel system (53% of complaints, typically around 83,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about S-Type model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 Jaguar S-Type problems
Fuel system
45 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank and onto the rear seat. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the failure was confirmed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I.d. Number: 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and…
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that there was a leak between the fuel tank and the fuel pump. As a result, the seal, ring and a clamp needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware…
Brakes
18 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that the rear brakes seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic park brake module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the wheels seized. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions who stated that the parking brake module would need to be replaced. The mechanic disabled…
Air bags
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. While driving 30 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed. Two minutes later, the passenger side air bag deployed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate…
Passenger air bag light turns on, indicating that the passenger side airbag is off, even when an adult passenger is seated in the front passenger seat.
Electrical
6 complaints · 7%I was driving, and I smelled smoke so I decided to pull over. Upon closer examination I discovered that the smoke was coming from the garage door opener, which I never use! When I touched the cover for the garage door opener it was hot. Within a few minutes my car was filled with smoke, and a small fire began to burn…
Initially while being parked in dec. 2014, I started the car but could not release the electronic park brake. I had to drive it to a mechanic 3 miles away with the brakes smoking. They saw a procedure for resetting the park brake and gave me a copy. All was well for 2 mos. But driving along about 30mph they suddenly…
Engine
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
While traveling along a busy highway at approximately 45 MPH, the car engine shut down. We were unable to get the engine to start back up. We eventually needed police assistance to move the car from the far left of the highway to the far right (shoulder). The car had to be towed back to the dealership where we…
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. While driving 35 MPH, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
While crossing the betsy ross bridge right rear tire deflated. Inspection revealed sidewall had ruptured, replaced tire. Event occurred oct. 15th. No damage was visible to thread surface. While driving home from work at midnight hit a pot hole and left front tire deflated within a mile. Sidewall damaged, has to be…
Speed control
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: cruise control.
After setting the cruise control while going down an incline consumer was cited by a policeman for going 100 MPH. Consumer later contacted the manufacturer. He was told that the cruise control only worked on level ground not on inclines. The owner's manual should contain this.....nothing in the manual indicates that…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Jaguar st3. While idling at a stop light, with the his foot on the brake and the vehicle in drive, the consumer stated the vehicle spontaneously began accelerating. The contact had to place the vehicle into neutral to prevent it from moving. The risk of a serious crash was increased. He took the…
Lights
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: fog lights, headlights.
I have an issue with the 'road leveling headlamps.' they motor down to such a position that I can no longer drive this vehicle safely after dark. The head lamps only project a few feet in front of the vehicle making it very dangerous to drive. I took this into the dealership, wilde Jaguar of sarasota, who informed me…
As seen at the following web site, http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/S-Type-15/how-headlight-repair-stype-faq-10745/, headlight leveling mechanisms on Jaguar vehicles fail at a high rate causing the lights to only the ground approximately 20 feet around the vehicle. At over $1100 each, most owners opt to live with the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Jaguar S-Type recalls
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: If the amount of fuel is above the fdm, jpm, or cv apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining the replacement fuel tanks, the recall began on january 29 through march 30, 2007. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil), or a fuel odor.
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.
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 2005 Jaguar S-Type
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (45 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles); brakes (18 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); air bags (7 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Jaguar S-Type have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 31, 2006 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Jaguar S-Type?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about S-Type model year since 2000, with 85 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.