2000 Jaguar S-Type

141 federal complaints (178 component records) · 2 recall campaigns on file · 146 service bulletins · 2 Canadian recalls
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Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
Fuel
Premium
Drive
RWD
EPA economy
16 city / 24 hwy
Federal complaints
141
Recall campaigns
2
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Power train
41
Engine & cooling
26
Glass & wipers
24
Suspension
18
Electrical system
16
Air bags
13
Speed control
7
Equipment & interior
6
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Power train

41 complaint records2 crash reports
"WHILE PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BECAME STUCK. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED RIGHT AWAY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS.*AK *NM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →

Engine & cooling

26 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"CONSUMER NOTICED ENGINE CONSUMING EVERY 2000 MILES ONE QUART OF OIL, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.. MR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →

Glass & wipers

24 complaint records
"WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING - PASSENGER WINDOW DEALER REPLACED REGULATOR; ONE OF 3 CARS IN DEALERSHIP WITH SAME PROBLEM. *NM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →

Recall campaigns

Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
00V359002SuspensionVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.Normally free
00V228004Seat BeltsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT...Normally free

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2000267
2000-11-16
Suspension2,630On certain vehicles, the front suspension lower ball joints may not have been tightened to specifications during manufacture. This could result in loosening of the attaching nuts and, ultimately result in a fracture of the ball joint stud.
2000232
2000-10-23
Seats And Restraints223Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The seat belt assemblies may not withstand the force requirements of the standard.

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
SSM59597Attachme
Apr 2021
Electrical SystemAttachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV
Aug 2018
EquipmentInControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_08MAR18
Mar 2018
EquipmentJaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_14DEC17
Dec 2017
EquipmentPresentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM-72805
Jun 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY RAISE A CONCERN OF THEIR VEHICLE NOT PASSING STATE INSPECTION IN CALIFORNIA AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT OR OTHER SUGGESTION OF A FAULT.
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BulletinTypeComponentSummary
SSM39211
Jan 2015
Fuel System"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015. ISSUE: FUEL INJECTORS CLOGGED LEADING TO POOR RUNNING / MISFIRES / ENGINE DETONATION ON AJ-V8 ENGINES. CAUSE: POOR FUEL QUALITY OR FUEL CONTAMINANTS BLOCKING THE HOLES IN THE FUEL INJECTOR."
SSM51357
Oct 2014
Fuel System"ISSUE: WHEN INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER REPORTS FOR INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE CONCERNS THE DEALER TECHNICIAN MAY DIAGNOSE THAT THE FUEL SENDERS ARE OPEN CIRCUIT. THIS DIAGNOSIS MAY BE INCORRECT DEPENDING ON THE MULTIMETER SETTINGS SELECTED BY THE TECHNICIAN DURING MEASUREMENT.
SSM71361
May 2014
EquipmentDiagnostic Software Hardware
SSM71861
May 2014
EquipmentUnable to Login to SDD - Recommended TOPIx browsers screen is displayed.
SSM63597
Mar 2014
Electrical System"ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ALL SDD USERS AWARE OF AN EMERGING CONCERN BEING TRACKED VIA THE EPQR SYSTEM.
SSM70058
Nov 2013
CommunicationVehicle Communication Device fails to communicate
SSM-68318
Sep 2013
Parking BrakeJAGUAR: WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES BEING DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT PACK (IPK), WITH CONSTANT BEEPING TONE FROM PARK BRAKE WARNING. MODEL S TYPE (X200). NO MODEL YEAR. *PE
SSM68318
Sep 2013
Power Train"CONCERN: REPLACEMENT OF ANY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FIX THE CONCERN ISSUE: VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES APPEAR IN THE (IPK) AND A CONSTANT BEEPING TONE FROM PARK BRAKE WARNING FROM THE (IPK), DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) RECORDED ARE:...
SSM62038
Dec 2012
Electrical SystemMongoose Update
SSM61577
Dec 2012
Electrical SystemError during key programing
SSM59857
Dec 2012
Fuel SystemFuel System Concerns.
SSM62038Attachme
Dec 2012
Electrical SystemMongoose Update.
SSM60178
Oct 2012
Electrical SystemImportant firmware update required for the DA Dongle /DA-VINA.
SSM589571
Sep 2012
EquipmentImage.
SSM589572
Sep 2012
EquipmentImage.
SSM59557
Sep 2012
EquipmentUnable to access SDD after installation of DVD131.04.
SSM59017
Sep 2012
Power TrainZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming
DVD13104
Sep 2012
Unknown Or OtherDVD software update
SSM37157
Aug 2010
Electrical System"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS YET JAGUAR VEHICLES WITH BULB FAILURE MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR TRAILER LIGHT FAILURE SENSING ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TRAILER LIGHT BOARDS THAT HAVE LED BASED ILLUMINATION.
SSM39290
Dec 2008
Electrical System"HELP WITH DIAGNOSING ANY ISSUES / FAULTS CAN BE GAINED BY PHONING YOUR JAGUAR TECHNICAL HELPLINE TO HELP US WITH OUR ANALYSIS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE BEFORE CONTACTING JAGUAR CARS: VIN VEHICLE TYPE AND MODEL DATE ACM WAS FITTED TO THE...
SSM-36224
Oct 2007
Parking BrakeJAGUAR: DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR OPERATING WITH THE STALK IN THE CENTRAL POSITION. IF CONDITION IS FOUND, REPLACE THE DIRECTIONAL INDICATOR SWITCH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
303158
Nov 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPOOR IDLE CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP V6 ENGINE IMPROVED BREATHER ELBOW. SERVICE ACTION S158. *EH
30719
Jun 2005
Power Train5-SPEED TRANSMISSION - ERRATIC OR HARSH SHIFTS - VALVE BODY KIT AVAILABLE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
30716
Apr 2005
Power TrainSELECTOR LEVER DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE FROM PARK - REVISED INTERNAL CONTROL LEVER - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT UPDATE. *TT
20413
Apr 2005
SuspensionREMOVE/INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BUSHINGS - NEW LABOR TIME ALLOWANCE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
30703
Nov 2004
Power TrainDTC P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DOES NOT LOCK UP MISSING SEAL RING. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 30703 DATED 11/99. *EH
501142
Jul 2004
VisibilityREAR DOOR GLASS INOPERATIVE IN HAT CLIMATES DETACHED REGULATOR MOUNTING REPLACE REGULATORS. *EH
50124
May 2004
VisibilityWINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR AVAILABLE SEPARATELY REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH
91001
Feb 2004
StructureRATTLE IN TRUNK. INCORRECT VEHICLE JACK RETAINING BOLT. SERVICE ACTION S115. SUPERSEDES BULLETIN S910-01, DATED 07/99. *TT
20411
Oct 2003
SuspensionSHOCK ABSORBERS REVISED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT POLICY. *EH
303157
Aug 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingPOTENTIAL TRUST BEARING FAILURE. SERVICE ACTION S157. *EH
20409
Apr 2003
TiresVIBRATION SHIMMY TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION OPTIMIZING WHEELS AND TIRES. *EH SUPERSEDES BULLETIN S204-09, DATED 4/02. *TT
30315
Mar 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingCOOLANT PUMPS - IMPELLER MATERIAL - PUMP REPLACEMENT ISSUES. *EH
30311
Feb 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingOVERHEATING THERMOSTAT STUCK CLOSED REVISED V8 THERMOSTAT AVAILABLE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES S303-11 DATED 08/02. *EH
30312
Dec 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingMISFIRE/NON-START WATER INGRESS INTO SPARK PLUG WELLS REVISED ON PLUG WELLS REVISED ON PLUG COIL COVER. *EH
41502
Oct 2002
EquipmentPOOR AM OR FM RECEPTION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES MODIFICATION PROCEDURE. *EH
30313
Sep 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ENGINE MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. *EH
30707
Jul 2002
Power TrainHARSH/SLOW SHIFTS - 3.0 L V6 VEHICLES - REPROGRAM POWER TRAIN MODULE. *EH
30309
Jul 2002
Electrical SystemMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED 3.0 L V6 FALSE FLAGGING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1383 OR P1388 REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *EH
50117
Jul 2002
VisibilityLOOSE REARVIEW MIRROR REINSTALLING MIRROR MOUNTING BLOCK ON WINDSHIELD INSTALLION PROCEDURE. *EH
303139
Jul 2002
Power TrainPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REFLASH. SERVICE ACTION S139. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN DATED 12/00. *TT
50115
Jun 2002
StructureFRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT ADAPTING WINDOW REGULATORS TO NEW STYLE FRONT DOOR. ADAPTOR KIT.
30706
May 2002
Power TrainDIFFICULTY SELECTING RANGE - STIFF OR RESTRICTED MOVEMENT - REVISED SELECTOR LEVER CABLE. *EH
50114
Apr 2002
SteeringMEMORY SYSTEMS DRIVER'S SEAT STEERING COLUMN DOOR MIRRORS DIAGNOSTICS. *EH
S20408
Mar 2002
SuspensionCONCERNS WITH CLUNK FROM FRONT STABILIZER BAR.*JB
30302
Mar 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling3.0 L V6 KNOCK SENSOR DESIGHATIONS NOT BASED ON CYLINDER BANK DESIGHATIONS CLARIFICATION. *EH
S50113
Feb 2002
VisibilityINFORMATION REGARDING INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WASHER.*YD
S30308
Feb 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingVEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER, DUE TO THE FILTER LOOSENS.8YD *YD
41909
Feb 2002
EquipmentDIGITAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHARTS HARNESS AND CONNECTOR CHECKS. *EH
S30307
Dec 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVABILITY ISSUES INCLUDING STALLING. *TT
S50111
Dec 2001
StructureSOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WATER LEAKING INTO THE REAR FOOTWELLS DURING/ AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL. *TT
30307
Dec 2001
Electrical SystemDRIVABILITY ISSUES DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS CHECK SHEET. *EH
S303S145
Nov 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingON SOME VEHICLES, COOLANT HAS ENTERED THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND GIVE FALSE READINGS - SERVICE ACTION S145. *TT
20501
Nov 2001
Power TrainREAR AXLE SHAFT DAMAGE USE X-TYPE SPECIAL TOOLS REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *EH
S41203
Oct 2001
EquipmentINFORMATION ON AIR CONDITION ODOR.*JB

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Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
  2. Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
  3. Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
  5. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

Parts search directory

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