2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
110
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
22
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
The 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE has received a total of 110 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (23 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (18 complaints), and Service Brakes (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE, potentially affecting up to 122,295 vehicles.
Recall 06V418000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 13,655 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V484000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 50,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
110 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The back passenger air bag in the door exploded and park brake fault.
The back passenger air bag in the door exploded and park brake fault.
There are 2 recalls that apply to my car and Jag wants to do nothing, as expected. R17652014/08/18Recall - Fuel Tank Replacement NHTSA06V4180002006/10/23Recall 06V418000: Fuel Tank replacement What do we need to do to get Jag to conform t the nature of these recalls.
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump, flange, retaining ring, pipe feed, fuel tank straps, heat shield, fuel hose, heat sleeve, evaporator pipe, electronic control unit, fuel tank harness, cable tie, and cabin overlay wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair shop in Virginia. My wife is now too afraid to drive the car because of the gas fumes, fear of a fire, and sudden engine failure. My service technician at Mountain Valley Motors believes the problem has to do with a faulty Jaguar fuel system.
Safety Rating for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7-047USA3 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (FDM), jet pump module (JPM),
7-047USA3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (FDM), jet pump module (JPM),
7-047USA3 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
R176NAS5 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
JTB00372NAS2 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
JTB00373NAS2 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SITUATION: DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, THE FUEL TANK HAS A NEW SERVICE PART. SHOULD THE EXISTING FUEL TANK REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO PERFORM A CONVERSION SO THE NEW SERVICE PART CAN BE USED. THIS CONVERSION IS ONLY NECESSARY ONCE; FOR ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE REPAIRS TO...
JTB00372NAS2 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Tank Service Fix
JTB00373NAS2 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSM59857 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel System Concerns.
TSB-J004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
JAGUAR: NON COMPLIANCE ISSUES RELATING TO ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM FUNCTION COVERING THERMOSTAT DIAGNOSTIC, CALIBRATION VERIFICATION, IN USE MONITOR PERFORMANCE RATIO, AND AN EMISSION ISSUE RELATING TO OPEN LOOP SMOOTHING HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR S-TYPE
- 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 178 complaints
- 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 105 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 30 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 151 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 39 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE (current)
- 2006 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 27 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 7 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR S-TYPE — 8 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 472 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints