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SAJWA01T55F••••••2005 Jaguar S-TYPE
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Jaguar S-TYPE build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
78on the model
27builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Parking Brake 2Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashAug 2018
The contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the driver shifted into reverse and the vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration. The vehicle sped over a curb and crashed into a wooden deck. The passenger side wheel detached from the…
Service BrakescrashJul 2004
When applying the brake pedal to come to a stop vehicle intermittently commenced to accelerate. This incident occurred on five separate occasions. On two occasions it caused the vehicle to hit a pole and the back bumper of another vehicle. Dealer could not duplicate the problem
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2024
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
Parking BrakeMay 2016
The contact owns a 2005 jaguar s-type. While the vehicle was parked, the emergency brake failed to release. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2015
Same issue as campaign 06V418000. Check engine light illuminated and dealer has advised that the fuel tank seals are leaking vapor. Dealer also informed that the cause may be a warped fuel tank and that jaguar is no longer manufacturing this part
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN SAJWA01T55FN17655 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.