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Nov 7, 2019 Service Brakes 100,300 mi

IN THE JUST OVER 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATES AND ENGINE RACES WHEN BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN ON A SIDE STREET. I TRY TO BRING THE TO A STOP BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY STOPPING THE CAR AND BOTH TIMES I ...

Nov 7, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 100,300 mi

IN THE JUST OVER 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATES AND ENGINE RACES WHEN BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN ON A SIDE STREET. I TRY TO BRING THE TO A STOP BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY STOPPING THE CAR AND BOTH TIMES I ...

Nov 7, 2019 Service Brakes 100,300 mi

IN THE JUST OVER 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATES AND ENGINE RACES WHEN BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN ON A SIDE STREET. I TRY TO BRING THE TO A STOP BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY STOPPING THE CAR AND BOTH TIMES I ...

Nov 7, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 100,300 mi

IN THE JUST OVER 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATES AND ENGINE RACES WHEN BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN ON A SIDE STREET. I TRY TO BRING THE TO A STOP BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY STOPPING THE CAR AND BOTH TIMES I ...

May 9, 2018 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEV...

May 9, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEV...

May 9, 2018 Power Train 99,000 mi

FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEV...

May 9, 2018 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEV...

May 9, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEV...

May 9, 2018 Power Train 99,000 mi

FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEV...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 X-TYPE JAGUAR AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT SHOULD I GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS AROUND $1500.00 TO REPAIR IT. I AM HOPING IT IS A RECALL.

Mar 28, 2017 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 X-TYPE JAGUAR AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT SHOULD I GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS AROUND $1500.00 TO REPAIR IT. I AM HOPING IT IS A RECALL.

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 X-TYPE JAGUAR AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT SHOULD I GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS AROUND $1500.00 TO REPAIR IT. I AM HOPING IT IS A RECALL.

Mar 28, 2017 Seat Belts 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 X-TYPE JAGUAR AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT SHOULD I GET IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS AROUND $1500.00 TO REPAIR IT. I AM HOPING IT IS A RECALL.

Nov 22, 2016 Engine 98,300 mi

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON RESIDENTIAL STREET WHY MAKING TURN AT APPROX 15 MPH. HAD TO HIT BREAK WHILE ENGINE WAS STILL ACCELERATING AND THIS SLOWED CAR A LITTLE. THEN WHILE CAR WAS STILL MOVING THREW IT INTO PARK ANDSHUT OFF CAR.IF ANY PEOPLE OR CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME WOULD OF HAD ACCIDENT. AFTE...

Nov 22, 2016 Engine 98,300 mi

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON RESIDENTIAL STREET WHY MAKING TURN AT APPROX 15 MPH. HAD TO HIT BREAK WHILE ENGINE WAS STILL ACCELERATING AND THIS SLOWED CAR A LITTLE. THEN WHILE CAR WAS STILL MOVING THREW IT INTO PARK ANDSHUT OFF CAR.IF ANY PEOPLE OR CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME WOULD OF HAD ACCIDENT. AFTE...

Nov 11, 2016 Electrical System

THE MOTOR WHICH UNLOCKS THE TRUNK DOES NOT WORK. THE ONLY METHOD IN WHICH TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK IS BY KEY SWITCH AND THE MOTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO OPEN THE TRUNK.

Nov 11, 2016 Electrical System

THE MOTOR WHICH UNLOCKS THE TRUNK DOES NOT WORK. THE ONLY METHOD IN WHICH TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK IS BY KEY SWITCH AND THE MOTOR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO OPEN THE TRUNK.

Nov 3, 2015 Engine 58,000 mi

OIL LEAKS ON THE MUFFER AND THE PIPES COULD COST A FIRE WHEN IT HOT.

Nov 3, 2015 Power Train 58,000 mi

OIL LEAKS ON THE MUFFER AND THE PIPES COULD COST A FIRE WHEN IT HOT.

Nov 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

OIL LEAKS ON THE MUFFER AND THE PIPES COULD COST A FIRE WHEN IT HOT.

Nov 3, 2015 Engine 58,000 mi

OIL LEAKS ON THE MUFFER AND THE PIPES COULD COST A FIRE WHEN IT HOT.

Nov 3, 2015 Power Train 58,000 mi

OIL LEAKS ON THE MUFFER AND THE PIPES COULD COST A FIRE WHEN IT HOT.

Nov 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

OIL LEAKS ON THE MUFFER AND THE PIPES COULD COST A FIRE WHEN IT HOT.

Jun 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

Jun 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

May 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO B...

May 20, 2015 Power Train 53,000 mi

MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO B...

May 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO B...

May 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 53,000 mi

MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO B...

May 20, 2015 Power Train 53,000 mi

MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO B...

May 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 53,000 mi

MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO B...

Nov 19, 2014 Suspension 90,000 mi

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE LOW SUSPENSION PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS SLOWED DIRECTLY ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CAR WAS SO LOW THAT IT DRUGGED THE BOTTOM. THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO HAVE IT TOWED. THIS PROBLEM ...

Nov 19, 2014 Suspension 90,000 mi

THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE LOW SUSPENSION PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS SLOWED DIRECTLY ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CAR WAS SO LOW THAT IT DRUGGED THE BOTTOM. THE ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO HAVE IT TOWED. THIS PROBLEM ...

Aug 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V460000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Aug 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V460000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 85,962 mi

WHEN TURNING ON THE ENGINE A NOISE WAS HEAR BY MY SON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THE FLYWHEEL IS LOOSEN AND THAT'S WHY YOU HEAR THAT NOISE FROM THE LOW SIDE OF THE ENGINE. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 85,962 mi

WHEN TURNING ON THE ENGINE A NOISE WAS HEAR BY MY SON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THE FLYWHEEL IS LOOSEN AND THAT'S WHY YOU HEAR THAT NOISE FROM THE LOW SIDE OF THE ENGINE. *TR

Jul 11, 2013 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED WHEN IT ROLLED AWAY. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOOSE AND HAD TO BE ENGAGED ABRUPTLY IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKE TO CATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADJUSTED THE PARKING BRAK...

Jul 11, 2013 Service Brakes 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED WHEN IT ROLLED AWAY. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOOSE AND HAD TO BE ENGAGED ABRUPTLY IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKE TO CATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADJUSTED THE PARKING BRAK...

May 10, 2013 Parking Brake Crash 79,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DIA...

May 10, 2013 Parking Brake Crash 79,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DIA...

Dec 6, 2012 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE 2.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IN PARK, THE PARK BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Dec 6, 2012 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE 2.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IN PARK, THE PARK BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Oct 19, 2012 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITH NO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLIANT...

Oct 19, 2012 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITH NO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLIANT...

Oct 7, 2011 Tires Crash 60,000 mi

THE TIRE IN QUESTION, DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, WITHOUT NOTICE COMPLETELY DEFLATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SPIN OUT, GO THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE. ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE (SIDE CLOSEST TO THE ENGINE), THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE HAD BEEN COMPLE...

Oct 7, 2011 Tires Crash 60,000 mi

THE TIRE IN QUESTION, DRIVERS SIDE FRONT, WITHOUT NOTICE COMPLETELY DEFLATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SPIN OUT, GO THROUGH THE MEDIAN AND INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE. ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE (SIDE CLOSEST TO THE ENGINE), THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE HAD BEEN COMPLE...

Sep 19, 2011 Power Train Crash 25,000 mi

ON JANUARY 1, 2007 I WAS COMING TO A STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND I ACCELERATED INTO A STOPPED CAR CONTAINING A FAMILY. I OCCASIONALLY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF UNITENDED ACCELERATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT PUT ...

Sep 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

ON JANUARY 1, 2007 I WAS COMING TO A STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND I ACCELERATED INTO A STOPPED CAR CONTAINING A FAMILY. I OCCASIONALLY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF UNITENDED ACCELERATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT PUT ...

Sep 19, 2011 Power Train Crash 25,000 mi

ON JANUARY 1, 2007 I WAS COMING TO A STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND I ACCELERATED INTO A STOPPED CAR CONTAINING A FAMILY. I OCCASIONALLY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF UNITENDED ACCELERATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT PUT ...

Sep 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

ON JANUARY 1, 2007 I WAS COMING TO A STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND I ACCELERATED INTO A STOPPED CAR CONTAINING A FAMILY. I OCCASIONALLY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF UNITENDED ACCELERATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT PUT ...

Aug 12, 2011 Power Train 81,000 mi

2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE 81,000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WAS SLOW TO DOWNSHIFT. AS CAR SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 1200 RPMS THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SPED UP TO 4500+ RPMS MAKING STOPPING IMPOSSIBLE EXCEPT TO PUT ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED FOUR TIMES...

Aug 12, 2011 Power Train 81,000 mi

2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE 81,000 MILES. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WAS SLOW TO DOWNSHIFT. AS CAR SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 1200 RPMS THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SPED UP TO 4500+ RPMS MAKING STOPPING IMPOSSIBLE EXCEPT TO PUT ENGINE IN NEUTRAL. THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED FOUR TIMES...

Mar 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 19,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY ABOUT 26,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM MANHATTAN JAGUAR DEALERSHIP IN BETHESDA MD. AND IS STILL UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST HAPPENED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO...

Mar 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY ABOUT 26,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM MANHATTAN JAGUAR DEALERSHIP IN BETHESDA MD. AND IS STILL UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST HAPPENED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO...

Mar 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 19,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY ABOUT 26,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM MANHATTAN JAGUAR DEALERSHIP IN BETHESDA MD. AND IS STILL UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST HAPPENED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO...

Mar 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other 19,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY ABOUT 26,000 MILES. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW FROM MANHATTAN JAGUAR DEALERSHIP IN BETHESDA MD. AND IS STILL UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST HAPPENED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO...

Aug 23, 2010 Seats 47,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE FRAME AND WAS LOOSE FROM SEAT FRAME BOX. 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. FRAME WAS REPLACED. APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SERIES PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SEATS ON THIS MODEL. JAGUAR HAS A HIDDEN WARRANTY ON THE FRONT SEAT OF SOME VINS IN THIS MODEL DUE TO NEED TO SHIM...

Aug 23, 2010 Seats 47,000 mi

DRIVER'S SEAT COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE FRAME AND WAS LOOSE FROM SEAT FRAME BOX. 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. FRAME WAS REPLACED. APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SERIES PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SEATS ON THIS MODEL. JAGUAR HAS A HIDDEN WARRANTY ON THE FRONT SEAT OF SOME VINS IN THIS MODEL DUE TO NEED TO SHIM...

Feb 24, 2010 Air Bags 48,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE WITH APPROX 48,000 MILES. THE ENTIRE TIME I'VE OWNED THE CAR, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND OFF WHEN AN ADULT WEIGHING LESS THAN 135LBS SITS IN THE FRONT SEAT. YOU CAN MOVE AND FIGET, AND THE "AIRBAG OFF" LIFE WILL TURN OFF, ONLY TO INTERMITTENTLY...

Feb 24, 2010 Air Bags 48,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE WITH APPROX 48,000 MILES. THE ENTIRE TIME I'VE OWNED THE CAR, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND OFF WHEN AN ADULT WEIGHING LESS THAN 135LBS SITS IN THE FRONT SEAT. YOU CAN MOVE AND FIGET, AND THE "AIRBAG OFF" LIFE WILL TURN OFF, ONLY TO INTERMITTENTLY...

Oct 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 46,000 mi

AT 46000 MI. THE CAR SEEMED TO LACK POWER. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A FROZEN LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER, WHICH WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH PADS ON ALL WHEELS (EXPENSIVE). 2000 MILES LATER, THE REPLACEMENT CALIPER FROZE, NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Oct 17, 2009 Equipment Fire 46,000 mi

AT 46000 MI. THE CAR SEEMED TO LACK POWER. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A FROZEN LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER, WHICH WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH PADS ON ALL WHEELS (EXPENSIVE). 2000 MILES LATER, THE REPLACEMENT CALIPER FROZE, NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Oct 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 46,000 mi

AT 46000 MI. THE CAR SEEMED TO LACK POWER. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A FROZEN LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER, WHICH WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH PADS ON ALL WHEELS (EXPENSIVE). 2000 MILES LATER, THE REPLACEMENT CALIPER FROZE, NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Oct 17, 2009 Equipment Fire 46,000 mi

AT 46000 MI. THE CAR SEEMED TO LACK POWER. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A FROZEN LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER, WHICH WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH PADS ON ALL WHEELS (EXPENSIVE). 2000 MILES LATER, THE REPLACEMENT CALIPER FROZE, NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Power Train 15,550 mi

I OWN A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I WAS MAKING A TURN AND DOWNSHIFTING WHEN THE CABLE FROM THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION CAME LOOSE AT THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE FIXED IT IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Power Train 15,550 mi

I OWN A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I WAS MAKING A TURN AND DOWNSHIFTING WHEN THE CABLE FROM THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION CAME LOOSE AT THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE FIXED IT IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 Tires 83,485 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A JAGUAR WITH FUZION HRI 225/45/17 TIRES. I NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A SIX INCH CIRCUMFERENTIAL SEPARATION AT THE LETTERING ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE STILL HAD 9/32 OF 10/32 TREADWEAR AVAILABLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW IDENTICAL TIRE UNDER MANUFACTURE...

Sep 27, 2009 Tires 83,485 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A JAGUAR WITH FUZION HRI 225/45/17 TIRES. I NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A SIX INCH CIRCUMFERENTIAL SEPARATION AT THE LETTERING ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE STILL HAD 9/32 OF 10/32 TREADWEAR AVAILABLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW IDENTICAL TIRE UNDER MANUFACTURE...

Sep 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,982 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X TYPE. HE STATED THAT HE HAS TO EXERT GREAT FORCE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION A TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKE CHECK V...

Sep 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,982 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X TYPE. HE STATED THAT HE HAS TO EXERT GREAT FORCE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION A TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKE CHECK V...

Mar 31, 2009 Seat Belts 9,711 mi

PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHTS UP AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN MY WIFE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. (WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DEPLOY!) THE PROBLEM IS ON GOING. JAGUAR WAS WITNESS TO THE FAILURE AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE REPAIR EFFORTS HAVE ...

Mar 31, 2009 Seats 9,711 mi

PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHTS UP AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN MY WIFE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. (WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DEPLOY!) THE PROBLEM IS ON GOING. JAGUAR WAS WITNESS TO THE FAILURE AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE REPAIR EFFORTS HAVE ...

Mar 31, 2009 Seat Belts 9,711 mi

PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHTS UP AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN MY WIFE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. (WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DEPLOY!) THE PROBLEM IS ON GOING. JAGUAR WAS WITNESS TO THE FAILURE AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE REPAIR EFFORTS HAVE ...

Mar 31, 2009 Seats 9,711 mi

PASSENGER SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHTS UP AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN MY WIFE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. (WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT DEPLOY!) THE PROBLEM IS ON GOING. JAGUAR WAS WITNESS TO THE FAILURE AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE REPAIR EFFORTS HAVE ...

Feb 1, 2009 Seat Belts 64,000 mi

THE RECEIVER END OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED AND CANNOT BE CONNECTED. *TR

Feb 1, 2009 Seat Belts 64,000 mi

THE RECEIVER END OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED AND CANNOT BE CONNECTED. *TR

Jan 6, 2009 Tires

I BOUGHT MY CAR IN OCTOBER 2008. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOST FREQUENTLY. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED ALL FOUR TIRES FOR FREE, STATING THAT THE TIRE HAD SOME ROTTING CAUSED BY SITTING TO LONG. NOT LONG AFTER I NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM AND BUBBLES STAR...

Jan 6, 2009 Tires

I BOUGHT MY CAR IN OCTOBER 2008. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOST FREQUENTLY. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHANGED ALL FOUR TIRES FOR FREE, STATING THAT THE TIRE HAD SOME ROTTING CAUSED BY SITTING TO LONG. NOT LONG AFTER I NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM AND BUBBLES STAR...

Oct 23, 2008 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X- TYPE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG IS SUPPOSED TO BE INSIDE THE HORN; HOWEVER, IT IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH FROM WHERE IT SHOULD BE LOCATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HE...

Oct 23, 2008 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X- TYPE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG IS SUPPOSED TO BE INSIDE THE HORN; HOWEVER, IT IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH FROM WHERE IT SHOULD BE LOCATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HE...

Oct 20, 2008 Air Bags 19,857 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A TEST THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE WHEN NEEDED....

Oct 20, 2008 Air Bags 19,857 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHENEVER THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A TEST THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE WHEN NEEDED....

Sep 19, 2008 Steering

I PURCHASED A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE SELECT EDITION IN APRIL 2007 WITH 34,000 MILES. AT 37,000 MILES THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY (MAY 07) AT 43,000 MILES THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY (MARCH 08). NOW, AT 53,569 MILES IT HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAI...

Sep 19, 2008 Steering

I PURCHASED A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE SELECT EDITION IN APRIL 2007 WITH 34,000 MILES. AT 37,000 MILES THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY (MAY 07) AT 43,000 MILES THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY (MARCH 08). NOW, AT 53,569 MILES IT HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAI...

Jul 14, 2008 Suspension 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT AND THE SALES PERSON HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 23, 2007. THE DEALER PERFORMED ALIGNMENTS, CHANGED THE TIRES ON THREE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE FAI...

Jul 14, 2008 Tires 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT AND THE SALES PERSON HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 23, 2007. THE DEALER PERFORMED ALIGNMENTS, CHANGED THE TIRES ON THREE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE FAI...

Jul 14, 2008 Suspension 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT AND THE SALES PERSON HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 23, 2007. THE DEALER PERFORMED ALIGNMENTS, CHANGED THE TIRES ON THREE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE FAI...

Jul 14, 2008 Tires 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT AND THE SALES PERSON HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 23, 2007. THE DEALER PERFORMED ALIGNMENTS, CHANGED THE TIRES ON THREE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE FAI...

Feb 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 4-5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HOOD, GRILL, RADIATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WERE DAMAGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEA...

Feb 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 4-5 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE HOOD, GRILL, RADIATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WERE DAMAGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEA...

Jan 14, 2008 Power Train 43,427 mi

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR JAGUAR 2004 X TYPE CAR. 1) THERE WAS NO EVENTS OR SYMPTOMS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE @ 47,000 MILES. I AM A PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL DRIVER WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS TO KNOW THE SYMPTOMS. 2) DOWN SHIFTING AT 5 MPH, TO PREPAR...

Jan 14, 2008 Power Train 43,427 mi

DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR JAGUAR 2004 X TYPE CAR. 1) THERE WAS NO EVENTS OR SYMPTOMS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE @ 47,000 MILES. I AM A PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL DRIVER WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS TO KNOW THE SYMPTOMS. 2) DOWN SHIFTING AT 5 MPH, TO PREPAR...

Dec 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 40,359 mi

I WAS READY TO PARK, I HADN'T EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE OFF SEAT BELT OR TURN OFF IGNITION WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL. STEPPED ON BRAKE, CAR WOULD NOT STOP. FINALLY IT STOPPED AT EMBANKMENT WITH THE HELP OF A CHAMISA TREE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO ONLY JAGUA...

Dec 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 40,359 mi

I WAS READY TO PARK, I HADN'T EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE OFF SEAT BELT OR TURN OFF IGNITION WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL. STEPPED ON BRAKE, CAR WOULD NOT STOP. FINALLY IT STOPPED AT EMBANKMENT WITH THE HELP OF A CHAMISA TREE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO ONLY JAGUA...

Sep 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY UNTIL THE ENGINE STOPPED REVVING. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE FAIL...

Sep 25, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY UNTIL THE ENGINE STOPPED REVVING. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE FAIL...

Sep 20, 2007 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOES NOT ACTIVATE FOR A PASSENGER WITH AN APPROX. WEIGHT OF 100 TO 135 POUNDS. WE HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO JAGUAR AND SHOWED THE SERVICE PERSONNEL THAT I, AT 120 POUNDS, WHILE SITTING IN THE SEAT, THE AIR BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO EXTEND MY LE...

Sep 20, 2007 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOES NOT ACTIVATE FOR A PASSENGER WITH AN APPROX. WEIGHT OF 100 TO 135 POUNDS. WE HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO JAGUAR AND SHOWED THE SERVICE PERSONNEL THAT I, AT 120 POUNDS, WHILE SITTING IN THE SEAT, THE AIR BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED. I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO EXTEND MY LE...

Jul 18, 2007 Power Train 46,938 mi

JAG X TYPE 2.5 WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY. SUDDENLY WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN A LOUD SOUND LIKE METAL GRINDING WAS HEARD AS CLUTCH REFUSED TO ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR. IT WAS GONE. AS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL DRIVER I KNEW THE SOUNDS AND FELT WHEN A CLUTCH WAS WEARING OUT. THIS WAS AT 46,938 MILE...

Jul 18, 2007 Power Train 46,938 mi

JAG X TYPE 2.5 WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY. SUDDENLY WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN A LOUD SOUND LIKE METAL GRINDING WAS HEARD AS CLUTCH REFUSED TO ENGAGE INTO ANY GEAR. IT WAS GONE. AS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL DRIVER I KNEW THE SOUNDS AND FELT WHEN A CLUTCH WAS WEARING OUT. THIS WAS AT 46,938 MILE...

Feb 4, 2007 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILURE WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE, THE SEAT BELT LOCKED PROPERLY. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO LOCK THE SEAT BELT AROUND ME. THE DASH INDICATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED. THE BUCKLE JAMMED IN A CLOSED POSITION. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE JAGUAR DEALER THE SAME DAY. ...

Feb 4, 2007 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILURE WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE, THE SEAT BELT LOCKED PROPERLY. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR, I WAS UNABLE TO LOCK THE SEAT BELT AROUND ME. THE DASH INDICATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED. THE BUCKLE JAMMED IN A CLOSED POSITION. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE JAGUAR DEALER THE SAME DAY. ...

Nov 10, 2006 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION / ENGINE CAR DEFAULTS TO "LIMP HOME MODE" *JB

Nov 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION / ENGINE CAR DEFAULTS TO "LIMP HOME MODE" *JB

Nov 10, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION / ENGINE CAR DEFAULTS TO "LIMP HOME MODE" *JB

Nov 10, 2006 Power Train 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION / ENGINE CAR DEFAULTS TO "LIMP HOME MODE" *JB

Nov 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION / ENGINE CAR DEFAULTS TO "LIMP HOME MODE" *JB

Nov 10, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TRANSMISSION / ENGINE CAR DEFAULTS TO "LIMP HOME MODE" *JB

Jun 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN WHAT ULTIMATELY COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN A 2006 CHEVY IMPALA HIT ME DOING ABOUT 50 MPH. THE IMPALA SLAMMED INTO MY RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND PASSENGER DOOR. HITTING M...

Jun 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN WHAT ULTIMATELY COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN A 2006 CHEVY IMPALA HIT ME DOING ABOUT 50 MPH. THE IMPALA SLAMMED INTO MY RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND PASSENGER DOOR. HITTING M...

May 17, 2006 Suspension

3-5 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR I NOTICED IRREGULAR NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR. I APPROACHED JAGUAR SERVICE (KINGS JAGUAR) AND INQUIRED ABOUT MY CONCERN. SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME: CAR IS NOT BROKEN IN YET. NOISES WERE GETTING WORSE; DEALER TOLD ME THAT NOISES ARE REGULAR AND NOTH...

May 17, 2006 Suspension

3-5 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR I NOTICED IRREGULAR NOISES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR. I APPROACHED JAGUAR SERVICE (KINGS JAGUAR) AND INQUIRED ABOUT MY CONCERN. SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME: CAR IS NOT BROKEN IN YET. NOISES WERE GETTING WORSE; DEALER TOLD ME THAT NOISES ARE REGULAR AND NOTH...

Apr 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,500 mi

FAILURE OF THE GAS CAP. THE GAS CAP CANNOT BE REMOVED WHEN ADDING GAS. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS LOW ON GAS APPROX 2 GALS REMAINING AND WE PULLED IN FOR GAS AND THE GAS CAP WOULD NOT UNLATCH. I HAD TO BREAK IT OFF TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTACHED THE CAP. ...

Apr 22, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,500 mi

FAILURE OF THE GAS CAP. THE GAS CAP CANNOT BE REMOVED WHEN ADDING GAS. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS LOW ON GAS APPROX 2 GALS REMAINING AND WE PULLED IN FOR GAS AND THE GAS CAP WOULD NOT UNLATCH. I HAD TO BREAK IT OFF TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTACHED THE CAP. ...

Apr 18, 2006 Tires 30,537 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON APPROACHING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE TIRE APPEARED TO HAVE GONE FLAT AS A RESULT OF A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05T024000, REGARDING THE TIRES: SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROB...

Apr 18, 2006 Tires 30,537 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON APPROACHING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE TIRE APPEARED TO HAVE GONE FLAT AS A RESULT OF A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05T024000, REGARDING THE TIRES: SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROB...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 13,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED GOING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT COMPLETE TO FLOOR WITHOUT NO STOPPING. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND REAR-ENDED CAR IN FRONT. NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. CAR SPEED WAS ABOUT 35-40MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT DUE TO SLOWING FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE. *NM

Apr 3, 2006 Air Bags Crash 13,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED GOING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT COMPLETE TO FLOOR WITHOUT NO STOPPING. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND REAR-ENDED CAR IN FRONT. NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. CAR SPEED WAS ABOUT 35-40MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT DUE TO SLOWING FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE. *NM

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 13,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED GOING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT COMPLETE TO FLOOR WITHOUT NO STOPPING. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND REAR-ENDED CAR IN FRONT. NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. CAR SPEED WAS ABOUT 35-40MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT DUE TO SLOWING FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE. *NM

Apr 3, 2006 Air Bags Crash 13,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED GOING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT COMPLETE TO FLOOR WITHOUT NO STOPPING. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND REAR-ENDED CAR IN FRONT. NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. CAR SPEED WAS ABOUT 35-40MPH AT TIME OF IMPACT DUE TO SLOWING FROM EMERGENCY BRAKE. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 JAGUAR VDP BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL ARE TO CLOSE TOGETHER. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, HE ALSO HIT THE ACCELERATOR AND AS A RESULT HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T STATE IF THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 JAGUAR VDP BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL ARE TO CLOSE TOGETHER. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, HE ALSO HIT THE ACCELERATOR AND AS A RESULT HE HAD AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T STATE IF THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE CAR ACCELERATES. THE HARDER I PRESS ON THE BRAKE THE MORE THE CAR WANTS TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE HAD AT LEAST SIX INCIDENCES OF THIS SITUATION IN THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATIONS FOUR MONTHS. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO JAGUAR SERVICE THE FIRST TIME THEY RETURNED T...

Feb 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE CAR ACCELERATES. THE HARDER I PRESS ON THE BRAKE THE MORE THE CAR WANTS TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE HAD AT LEAST SIX INCIDENCES OF THIS SITUATION IN THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATIONS FOUR MONTHS. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO JAGUAR SERVICE THE FIRST TIME THEY RETURNED T...

Feb 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE CAR ACCELERATES. THE HARDER I PRESS ON THE BRAKE THE MORE THE CAR WANTS TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE HAD AT LEAST SIX INCIDENCES OF THIS SITUATION IN THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATIONS FOUR MONTHS. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO JAGUAR SERVICE THE FIRST TIME THEY RETURNED T...

Feb 28, 2006 Exterior Lighting

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, THE CAR ACCELERATES. THE HARDER I PRESS ON THE BRAKE THE MORE THE CAR WANTS TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE HAD AT LEAST SIX INCIDENCES OF THIS SITUATION IN THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATIONS FOUR MONTHS. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO JAGUAR SERVICE THE FIRST TIME THEY RETURNED T...

Feb 25, 2006 Electrical System 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Electrical System 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Power Train 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 6,700 mi

I SIGNED A 36 MONTH LEASE CONTRACT AND TOOK DELIVERY OF A 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE FROM JAGUAR OF NOVI ON 3/15/04. AT APPROXIMATELY 6,700 MILES/3 MONTHS, THE CAR BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WHERE THE VEHICLE, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEED, WILL GO INTO SAFE MODE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH AND SURGE UNTIL ...

Feb 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,900 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A DRUG STORE. WHILE MANEUVERING THE CAR BETWEEN THE LINES, MY FOOT WAS ALREADY PARTIALLY ON THE BRAKE. THEN THE CAR ACCELERATED MORE AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. THUS THE CAR SURGED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE WALL. THERE WAS NO CONTROL TO THIS CAR ...

Feb 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,900 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A DRUG STORE. WHILE MANEUVERING THE CAR BETWEEN THE LINES, MY FOOT WAS ALREADY PARTIALLY ON THE BRAKE. THEN THE CAR ACCELERATED MORE AND THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. THUS THE CAR SURGED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE WALL. THERE WAS NO CONTROL TO THIS CAR ...

Nov 2, 2005 Tires 20,500 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEASED VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE BEADS AND BANDS ON THE TIRES LOOKED LIKE HE HIT A DEEP POT HOLE. HOWEVER, THERE HAD BEEN NO CONTACT WITH A POT HOLE. HE REPLACED THE TIRES AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THAT...

Nov 2, 2005 Tires 20,500 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEASED VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE BEADS AND BANDS ON THE TIRES LOOKED LIKE HE HIT A DEEP POT HOLE. HOWEVER, THERE HAD BEEN NO CONTACT WITH A POT HOLE. HE REPLACED THE TIRES AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THAT...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 18,600 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TWO FRONT CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES WENT FLAT AT 18,000 MILES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BOTH THE SIDE WALL AND STEEL BELT WERE SHOWING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUME...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 18,600 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TWO FRONT CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES WENT FLAT AT 18,000 MILES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BOTH THE SIDE WALL AND STEEL BELT WERE SHOWING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUME...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 18,600 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TWO FRONT CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES WENT FLAT AT 18,000 MILES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BOTH THE SIDE WALL AND STEEL BELT WERE SHOWING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUME...

Nov 1, 2005 Tires 18,600 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TWO FRONT CONTINENTAL TOURING TIRES WENT FLAT AT 18,000 MILES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BOTH THE SIDE WALL AND STEEL BELT WERE SHOWING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONSUME...

Feb 16, 2005 Wheels 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE RIMS WILL BEND UPON HITTING POT HOLES IN THE STREET OR HIGHWAY WHICH DAMAGES THE TIRES. THEY WILL GO FLAT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS BENT TWO RIMS ALREADY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RIM IS TO SOFT. *TC

Feb 16, 2005 Wheels 2,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE RIMS WILL BEND UPON HITTING POT HOLES IN THE STREET OR HIGHWAY WHICH DAMAGES THE TIRES. THEY WILL GO FLAT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS BENT TWO RIMS ALREADY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE RIM IS TO SOFT. *TC

Feb 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 1,000 mi

THE BRAKE SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK, PUTTING THE CONSUMER AT RISK FOR BEING REAR ENDED. *AK

Feb 4, 2005 Exterior Lighting 1,000 mi

THE BRAKE SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK, PUTTING THE CONSUMER AT RISK FOR BEING REAR ENDED. *AK

Feb 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Electric 14,000 mi

DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES LIGHT WILL STAY ON AT ALL TIMES, THERE IS NO INTERVAL,OR SIGN OF THE VEHICLE STOPPING. HAVE CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED BY A ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR US. THIS DEFECT IMPAIRS THE USE, VALUE AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Electrical System 14,000 mi

DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES LIGHT WILL STAY ON AT ALL TIMES, THERE IS NO INTERVAL,OR SIGN OF THE VEHICLE STOPPING. HAVE CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED BY A ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR US. THIS DEFECT IMPAIRS THE USE, VALUE AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Electric 14,000 mi

DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES LIGHT WILL STAY ON AT ALL TIMES, THERE IS NO INTERVAL,OR SIGN OF THE VEHICLE STOPPING. HAVE CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED BY A ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR US. THIS DEFECT IMPAIRS THE USE, VALUE AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Feb 3, 2005 Electrical System 14,000 mi

DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKES LIGHT WILL STAY ON AT ALL TIMES, THERE IS NO INTERVAL,OR SIGN OF THE VEHICLE STOPPING. HAVE CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED BY A ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR US. THIS DEFECT IMPAIRS THE USE, VALUE AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,000 mi

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COMMENCE TO ACCELERATE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK. WHILE AT ALIGHT VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SURGED, FORCING THE DRIVER TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL UNTIL ENGINE STOPPED ...

Jan 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,000 mi

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COMMENCE TO ACCELERATE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK. WHILE AT ALIGHT VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SURGED, FORCING THE DRIVER TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL UNTIL ENGINE STOPPED ...

Dec 8, 2004 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. IT FLI...

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. IT FLI...

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. IT FLI...

Dec 8, 2004 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. IT FLI...

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. IT FLI...

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE SHOULDER, BUT STEERING WHEEL FAILED. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. IT FLI...

Nov 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A METAL SHEET IN THE GAS TANK, SO WHENEVER ONE GETS OUT AND FILLS UP FOR GAS, IT IS CAPABLE OF CUTTING THE FINGERS.*AK

Nov 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS A METAL SHEET IN THE GAS TANK, SO WHENEVER ONE GETS OUT AND FILLS UP FOR GAS, IT IS CAPABLE OF CUTTING THE FINGERS.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Suspension

THE JAGUAR X TYPE VEHICLE MAKES A CLICKING NOISE FORM THE PROP SHAFT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE GOES OVER ANY KIND OF STREET OR SPEED BUMP.*AK

Nov 8, 2004 Suspension

THE JAGUAR X TYPE VEHICLE MAKES A CLICKING NOISE FORM THE PROP SHAFT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE GOES OVER ANY KIND OF STREET OR SPEED BUMP.*AK

Jul 7, 2004 Tires 3,714 mi

WHILE DRIVING REAR DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO CHANGE TIRES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. CONTINENTAL, 225/45R17

Jul 7, 2004 Tires 3,714 mi

WHILE DRIVING REAR DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO CHANGE TIRES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. CONTINENTAL, 225/45R17

May 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I LEASED A NEW 2004 JAGUAR X TYPE FROM SHELTON JAGUAR IN NAPLES, FLORIDA IN LATE MARCH. I NOTICED A SHUDDER IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPORT IT. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ON APRIL 15TH AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. LATER THE SAME DAY, ...

May 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I LEASED A NEW 2004 JAGUAR X TYPE FROM SHELTON JAGUAR IN NAPLES, FLORIDA IN LATE MARCH. I NOTICED A SHUDDER IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPORT IT. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER ON APRIL 15TH AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. LATER THE SAME DAY, ...

Apr 16, 2004 Air Bags 185 mi

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG CONTINUED TO DEACTIVATE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT, WEIGHING ONLY 92 LBS. WARNING LIGHT INDICATED THAT AIR BAG WAS DISABLED , AND STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WILL NOT ALTER THE COMPUTER SENSORS FOR THIS PROBLEM. ...

Apr 16, 2004 Air Bags 185 mi

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG CONTINUED TO DEACTIVATE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT, WEIGHING ONLY 92 LBS. WARNING LIGHT INDICATED THAT AIR BAG WAS DISABLED , AND STAYED ON CONSTANTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WILL NOT ALTER THE COMPUTER SENSORS FOR THIS PROBLEM. ...

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 97 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 97 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 384 mi

HUSBAND (DRIVER) AND WIFE (PASSENGER) EXPERIENCED A "SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENT" IN THE PARKING LOT OF A RESORT HOTEL. HUSBAND APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR "OPEN THROTTLED." HUSBAND CONTINUED TO APPLY BRAKES, BUT CAR CONTINUED TO INCH FORWARD DUE TO THE REVVING ENGINE. *NM

Apr 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 384 mi

HUSBAND (DRIVER) AND WIFE (PASSENGER) EXPERIENCED A "SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENT" IN THE PARKING LOT OF A RESORT HOTEL. HUSBAND APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE CAR "OPEN THROTTLED." HUSBAND CONTINUED TO APPLY BRAKES, BUT CAR CONTINUED TO INCH FORWARD DUE TO THE REVVING ENGINE. *NM

Mar 26, 2004 Power Train 750 mi

THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED, AND VEHICLE STALLED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. SINCE THEN VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Mar 26, 2004 Power Train 750 mi

THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED, AND VEHICLE STALLED. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. SINCE THEN VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK

Mar 25, 2004 Power Train 1,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER TWO WEEKS LATER IT FAILED AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 25, 2004 Power Train 1,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER TWO WEEKS LATER IT FAILED AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 750 mi

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VEHICLE, AND HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR A AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THERE WAS ONLY 750 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT VEHICLE WAS O...

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 750 mi

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VEHICLE, AND HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR A AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THERE WAS ONLY 750 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT VEHICLE WAS O...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 750 mi

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VEHICLE, AND HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR A AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THERE WAS ONLY 750 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT VEHICLE WAS O...

Mar 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 750 mi

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VEHICLE, AND HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR A AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THERE WAS ONLY 750 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER INSISTED THAT VEHICLE WAS O...

Feb 23, 2004 Tires 1,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO B LOW OUT. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Tires 1,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO B LOW OUT. *AK