2001 Jaguar S-Type Steering Problems

“Jaguar 2001 S-Type had a severe steering problem in october 2008. I took it to an alignment specialist who concluded that it could not be safely driven at all, until the front lower steering arm,sway bar link, steering knuckle and tie rod were replaced. In november 2000, shortly after manufacture, Jaguar recalled all vins of this model and year from l00001 to l92349. My vehicle has a VIN outside this range, so was not part of recall. …”

“When I bought the car a week later it blew hot air, I was told it only needed freon. I found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. A week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because I left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true there is something wrong. I have replaced tires at least six times. Tires completely separate. I was driving and car slowed down on freeway and I was almost hit, I pulled over and it stopped and did it again and I had to push the traction control button, almost cost me my life! …”

“Making a left turn in a Jaguar 2001 s type, the steering wheel lost all power and crashed into the median. Bounced off the median into the street and crashed into a passing vehicle.”

“At 77600 miles the car has had all the bushings and ball joints in the front steering to a point that it's swaying so much it's challenging to stay in the lane when encountering any imperfection on the road. Experiencing loud clicking and clunks and fear that if this develops any further the wheels will fall off. This VIN is apparently not included in this well known problem so would be covered under a recall. With the vehicle l lifted I can easily move the control arm about half an inch. This will cause the bolt to break off very soon with how quickly it has deteriorated.”