2003 Jaguar S-Type Electrical system Problems

“The touch panel screen displayed an hour glass then ultimately came up with a 'communications fault' error message on the screen. Stopping and re-starting the car corrected the problem. This problem has occurred serveral times (> 4) since we bought the car. The car has been in for service for this and other problems in excess of 30 days since we bought it in oct 2003.”

“In the 1 1/2 years that I have owned my vehicle it has been int he shop 15 times for various reasons: electrical, transmission, front end problems, steering, accelerations etc...Jaguar has been dragging their feet for 4 months in rectifying problems. Consumer affiars is worthless and have accused me of outgrowing my car. Not concerned about their customers just doesn't want their car back.”

“Since purchasing this car it has been towed 2 times, serviced eight times in a 12 month period. I found in the glove dept after purchasing this car a manufacture defect sign .the car kept registering restricted performance 3 visits. Brake problem,steering wheel,ABS fault. Present problem:they kept my car 2 and half months to fix a wheel guard and bumper rail told me the compressor and other problems exist/would cost $2300 to fix .my insurance company. Paid them and then they charged my ins. Co another $1300 more. …”

“Had just retrieved car from dealer service. Within 10 blocks, car's brakes engaged and car skidded to stop in center turn lane (lucky me that I was not rear-ended). Dsc and park brake lights were illuminated. Moments later, flames shot from right front engine compartment between hood and fender. Exited car and called fd and jag service mgr for tow truck. Experienced burning eyes and inside of lips peeled next day from acid burns (burning pvc emits chlorine gas or hcl gas that is corrosive when wet - as in eyes and lips. …”

“Let it be known at miles 2291 the door handles replacement clear coat off paint.turned signals,oil light on, failed computer system.while driving, the park brake and brake light appeared on the dash and was continuous,replacment of the instrument cluster was needed for the vehicle and the part was not in the united states. Completed in 15 days.”