Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
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.
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.
Suspension
40 complaint records1 fire report2 crash reports
"LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE ON 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE LEFT FAILED@ 52,000 MILES, THE RIGHT FAILED @ 68,000 MILES. *NM *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 suspension parts in the directory →
Power train
13 complaint records
"THE CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE MOVING THE GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WHILE ON AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE MOVED OR SHAKEN FROM THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE GEAR. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *JB..."- 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
9 complaint records1 crash report
"WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK..."- 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 →
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.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V359002 | Suspension | VEHICLE 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 |
| 00V228004 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE 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.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000267 2000-11-16 | Suspension | 2,630 | On 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 Restraints | 223 | Certain 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.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM59597Attachme Apr 2021 | Electrical System | Attachment. | |
| SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 2018 | Equipment | InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter | |
| SFCC_08MAR18 Mar 2018 | Equipment | Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| SFCC_14DEC17 Dec 2017 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| SSM-72805 Jun 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ISSUE: 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. |
Show 54 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Equipment | Diagnostic Software Hardware | |
| SSM71861 May 2014 | Equipment | Unable 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 | Communication | Vehicle Communication Device fails to communicate | |
| SSM-68318 Sep 2013 | Service Brakes | JAGUAR: 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 | Service Brakes | "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 (DTCS) RECORDED ARE:... | |
| SSM62038 Dec 2012 | Electrical System | Mongoose Update | |
| SSM61577 Dec 2012 | Electrical System | Error during key programing | |
| SSM59857 Dec 2012 | Fuel System | Fuel System Concerns. | |
| SSM62038Attachme Dec 2012 | Electrical System | Mongoose Update. | |
| SSM60178 Oct 2012 | Electrical System | Important firmware update required for the DA Dongle /DA-VINA. | |
| SSM589571 Sep 2012 | Equipment | Image. | |
| SSM589572 Sep 2012 | Equipment | Image. | |
| SSM59557 Sep 2012 | Equipment | Unable to access SDD after installation of DVD131.04. | |
| SSM59017 Sep 2012 | Power Train | ZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming | |
| DVD13104 Sep 2012 | Unknown Or Other | DVD 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 Brake | JAGUAR: 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 Cooling | POOR IDLE CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP V6 ENGINE IMPROVED BREATHER ELBOW. SERVICE ACTION S158. *EH | |
| 30719 Jun 2005 | Power Train | 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION - ERRATIC OR HARSH SHIFTS - VALVE BODY KIT AVAILABLE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 30716 Apr 2005 | Power Train | SELECTOR LEVER DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE FROM PARK - REVISED INTERNAL CONTROL LEVER - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 20413 Apr 2005 | Suspension | REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BUSHINGS - NEW LABOR TIME ALLOWANCE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 30703 Nov 2004 | Power Train | DTC P0741 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DOES NOT LOCK UP MISSING SEAL RING. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 30703 DATED 11/99. *EH | |
| 501142 Jul 2004 | Visibility | REAR DOOR GLASS INOPERATIVE IN HAT CLIMATES DETACHED REGULATOR MOUNTING REPLACE REGULATORS. *EH | |
| 50123 Jun 2004 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | CUSTOMER INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED OUT OF VEHICLE AFTER CLOSING DOOR. *EH THIS REPLACED SERVICE BULLETIN S50123 DATED 01/01/2004. *EH | |
| 10009 Sep 2003 | Steering | STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION - REVISED POWER ASSISTED STEERING RACK. *EH | |
| 303157 Aug 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POTENTIAL TRUST BEARING FAILURE. SERVICE ACTION S157. *EH | |
| 30311 Feb 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OVERHEATING THERMOSTAT STUCK CLOSED REVISED V8 THERMOSTAT AVAILABLE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES S303-11 DATED 08/02. *EH | |
| 41502 Oct 2002 | Equipment | POOR AM OR FM RECEPTION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES MODIFICATION PROCEDURE. *EH | |
| 30707 Jul 2002 | Power Train | HARSH/SLOW SHIFTS - 3.0 L V6 VEHICLES - REPROGRAM POWER TRAIN MODULE. *EH | |
| 30309 Jul 2002 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED 3.0 L V6 FALSE FLAGGING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1383 OR P1388 REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *EH | |
| 50117 Jul 2002 | Visibility | LOOSE REARVIEW MIRROR REINSTALLING MIRROR MOUNTING BLOCK ON WINDSHIELD INSTALLION PROCEDURE. *EH | |
| 303139 Jul 2002 | Power Train | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REFLASH. SERVICE ACTION S139. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN DATED 12/00. *TT | |
| 50115 Jun 2002 | Structure | FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT ADAPTING WINDOW REGULATORS TO NEW STYLE FRONT DOOR. ADAPTOR KIT. | |
| 30706 May 2002 | Power Train | DIFFICULTY SELECTING RANGE - STIFF OR RESTRICTED MOVEMENT - REVISED SELECTOR LEVER CABLE. *EH | |
| 50114 Apr 2002 | Steering | MEMORY SYSTEMS DRIVER'S SEAT STEERING COLUMN DOOR MIRRORS DIAGNOSTICS. *EH | |
| S20408 Mar 2002 | Suspension | CONCERNS WITH CLUNK FROM FRONT STABILIZER BAR.*JB | |
| 30302 Mar 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3.0 L V6 KNOCK SENSOR DESIGHATIONS NOT BASED ON CYLINDER BANK DESIGHATIONS CLARIFICATION. *EH | |
| S50113 Feb 2002 | Visibility | INFORMATION REGARDING INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WASHER.*YD | |
| S50111 Dec 2001 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WATER LEAKING INTO THE REAR FOOTWELLS DURING/ AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL. *TT | |
| S419S140 Dec 2001 | Unknown Or Other | SUBJECT REGARDING JAGUAR ASSIST MODULE, INSTALL LATER REVISION LEVEL, SERVICE ACTION S140. *SLC | |
| 41907 Dec 2001 | Equipment | CHANGES MADE TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM DURING 2001 MY. *TT | |
| S303S145 Nov 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON SOME VEHICLES, COOLANT HAS ENTERED THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND GIVE FALSE READINGS - SERVICE ACTION S145. *TT | |
| S600S474 Sep 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THIS SERVICE ACTION INTRODUCES A ROUTINE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE RESTRICTER IN THE ENGINE PART-LOAD BREATHER. *TT | |
| S21103 Aug 2001 | Steering | SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE L00001 - L86901 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A LACK OF POWER ASSISTANCE WHEN STEERING. *TT | |
| 21103 Aug 2001 | Steering | LACK OF POWER ASSIST STEERING CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *EH | |
| S50107 Mar 2001 | Unknown Or Other | SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN L00001 - L86902 MAY EXPERIENCE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF THE ASHTRAY NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. *TT | |
| S303S138 Jan 2001 | Equipment | THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE VACUUM ROUTING LABEL AFFIXED TO ALL 3.0L V6 2001 VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE L86902 - M05473 IS INCORRECT OR IS MISSING. *TT | |
| S303S137 Dec 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE L86902 - L93749, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CONTAMINATES MAY BE PRESENT IN THE OIL COOLER SYSTEM. THIS MAY RESULT IN A HEAVY BOTTOM END KNOCKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE. *TT | |
| S501R134 Oct 2000 | Seat Belts | SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL R134 FOR FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE - REPLACE WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BUCKLE ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE OF L73665 - L85960. *TT | |
| X09 Oct 2000 | Visibility | INFORMATION ON VOICE ACTIVATION SYSTEM ACCESSORY. *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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