2004 Jaguar S-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Type years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Jaguar S-Type. That ranks 5th out of 9 S-Type model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 28%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Jaguar S-Type problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 28% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 20% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 20% | 48,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 16% | 35,896 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 16% | 48,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 16% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 125,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 35,896 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 66,211 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Jaguar S-Type recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Fix: 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.
Parking brake
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: This failure could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle has issues with the automatic transmission, the transmission is not responding properly to the computer and needs to be reprogrammed in this model, also the parking brakes do get mixed up and if you put the gear control in drive it goes into reverse and the parking brake default light…
While on the expressway while coming to a stop my car switched into reverse on its own while it was in the drive.the car began to drive backwards almost causing a major crash on i64 east in virginia. This nearly resulted in me losing my life as well as passengers and other drivers. The car also has…
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 jaguar s-type. While driving approximately 40 mph, the headlights suddenly shut off. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed off road. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not…
The head lights on the car point down to the ground. At night with my head lights on they shine on about 7 feet in front of the car. I was told a plastic screw breaks off and the lights will droop and shine on the ground. To repair you have to replace head lights at a price of $1,800.00 per light…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar s-type. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission failed to shift up and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and transmission failed…
Other Jaguar S-Type years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 S-Type | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 S-Type | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 S-Type | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 S-Type | 85 | 2 |
| 2004 | 25 | 3 |
| 2003 S-Type | 100 | 3 |
| 2002 S-Type | 24 | 1 |
| 2001 S-Type | 79 | 2 |
| 2000 S-Type | 141 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar S-Type?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Jaguar S-Type?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Jaguar S-Type a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Type model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.