2004 Jaguar S-Type Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 32%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type, 32% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 and transmission default light is on, my vehicle malfunctioned with the parking brake while I was in the parking lot and leaving to go home I place it in drive and it jumped into reverse....very dangerous and almost caused an accident and the transmission default happened when the vehicle was in…”
NHTSA complaint #11337514, filed 2020-07, 66,211 miles“Parking brake failure, disc not availabe and engine failed. All these indicators came on one after the other and the brakes would not stop the car, nor would the car accelerate. The car leaped forward and then slowed to a stop on its own. Dealer stated they repaired the recall items and could not state why the problem persistsed it happened three times, and the vehiclewas still covered by full factory warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10187237, filed 2007-04, 48,600 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar stype. The rear brakes lock while driving. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. A representative from the dealer and manufacturer stated that he was ineligible for a free remedy since there were no recalls, and the warranty expired. The failure mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10297568, filed 2009-12, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar S-Type. While driving at an unknown speed, the parking brake engaged and caused smoke to appear from the rear of the vehicle. The rear brakes locked and began to smoke, almost causing a fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the electronic parking brake module needed to be replaced. The repair would cost $625. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v488000 (parking brake). The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10259739, filed 2009-02, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar S-Type. While idling at a stop light, the parking brake engaged. The contact turned the vehicle on and off a couple of times, in which the parking brake dislodged and he was able to drive 5 MPH. He is concerned that the failure may occur while driving on the highway. The vehicle is currently at the dealer and they stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v488000 (parking brake). The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/11/08”
NHTSA complaint #10234566, filed 2008-07, 44,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V488000Oct 7, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking…Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10064315Jun 25, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10037272Jun 25, 2014Jaguar: electronic parking brake re-calibration procedure. *rm updated 10/17/14.
- 10097543Sep 16, 2013"concern: replacement of any anti-lock brake system (abs) control module does not fix the concern issue: various warning lights and messages appear in the (ipk) and a constant…
- 10053932Sep 16, 2013Jaguar: warning lights and messages being displayed in instrument pack (ipk), with constant beeping tone from park brake warning. Model s type (x200). No model year.
- 10033384Jan 20, 2010Jaguar: rear differential replacement. Due to a change in design, the rear differential has a new service part. As a result, should the rear differential require replacement it…
- 10032248Oct 25, 2007Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. If condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. No model years listed.
- 10019061Jan 1, 2006Vibration when braking - brembo brakes disc thickness variation - diagnosis/repair.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology