Recalls ·2002 Jaguar S-Type

2002 Jaguar S-Type recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Jaguar S-Type; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 35 complaints, most often about power train.

Recalls2
Complaints35
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006

Problem: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Risk: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 04V484000 · 14 Oct 2004

Problem: 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.

Risk: This does not comply with the standard.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 24 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train10 · 42%
Vehicle speed control6 · 25%
Electrical system3 · 12%
Suspension2 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 8%
Tires2 · 8%
Steering1 · 4%
Wheels1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I was slowing to stop in a line of traffic on a city street. As i slowed, the brake pedal felt soft, and the car revved up, attempting to accelerate. I then pushed heavily onto the brake pedal but had no ability to stop the car. The engine continued to rev. Luckily, i was slowing from a far enough distance that i was…

Vehicle speed control · Mar 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar s-type. While parked, the contact attempted to unlock the front driver's side door from the exterior of the vehicle with the key but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the door lock and the ignition lock would have to…

Electrical system · Jan 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt: the contact specifically stated that while driving, the vehicle shifted into reverse. There was a loud bang and vibration. The contact moved the vehicle away from the highway and realized the vehicle was in reverse. He drove the vehicle to a nearby mechanic and asked him if the vehicle was safe to drive. The…

Power train · Oct 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving consumer heard a loud bang and 2002 jaguar s type began vibrating. The gear shift had moved from drive to reverse. *ts the consumer took the vehicle to a local garage where the mechanic determined that the transmission had exploded and hit the floor with a major loss of fluid. The consumer was waiting on…

Power train · Oct 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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