The vehicle dossier US · 2003
2003 Jaguar
S-TYPEProblems & recalls
100 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 53 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 100 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
38,000 miles is the median among 79 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 15,000–79,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECampaign 06E056000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Read campaign 06E056000 at NHTSAEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 04V484000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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 JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Manufacturer campaign: R171
Read campaign 04V484000 at NHTSAPARKING BRAKECampaign 04V488000
Reported concern
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLS THE APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY UNINTENTIONALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE WITH THE LATEST PRODUCTION LEVER PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Manufacturer campaign: R166/R167
Read campaign 04V488000 at NHTSAPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 04V024000
Reported concern
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
Manufacturer’s stated response
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.
Manufacturer campaign: R513
Read campaign 04V024000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
95 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
SSM59597AttachmeAttachment.NHTSA ID 10212845
Attachment.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10212845 at NHTSASSM59597AttachmeAttachment.NHTSA ID 10212844
Attachment.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10212844 at NHTSASSM59597AttachmeAttachment.NHTSA ID 10212843
Attachment.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10212843 at NHTSASFCC_09AUG18_REVA customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.NHTSA ID 10146032
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10146032 at NHTSASFCC_09AUG18_REV18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvementsNHTSA ID 10146031
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10146031 at NHTSASFCC_09AUG18_REVSIM card activation issuesNHTSA ID 10146030
SIM card activation issues
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10146030 at NHTSASFCC_09AUG18_REVInControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letterNHTSA ID 10146029
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10146029 at NHTSASFCC_08MAR18Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference CallNHTSA ID 10134968
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10134968 at NHTSASFCC_14DEC17Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference CallNHTSA ID 10127619
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10127619 at NHTSASSM-72805ISSUE: 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.NHTSA ID 10079821
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.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10079821 at NHTSASSM39211"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."NHTSA ID 10097036
"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."
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10097036 at NHTSASSM51357"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 SELEC…NHTSA ID 10096229
"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. CAUSE: THE MULTI METER RANGE MAYBE SET AT 'AUTO' AND DURING A SWEEP OF THE SENDER FROM 50OHMS TO 998OHMS THE MULTI METER HAS TO CHANGE ITS MEASUREMENT RANGE. FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND, DURING THE RANGE SWITCH OVER POINT, THE MULTI METER DISPLAY INDICATES AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THIS IS INCORRECTLY BEING DIAGNOSED AS A SENDER FAULT"
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10096229 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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