2004 Jaguar S-Type Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving the vehicle will come to a complete stop. There has been a recall on this vehicle but this problem continues to exist intermittently. It has been in the service department several times to correct the problem. This automobile has cut-off while moving which caused another vehicle to hit the rear causing damages to the rear bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10133652, filed 2005-08, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that there was a massive anti-freeze leak in the vehicle. The dealer discovered that the radiator was cracked. An independent mechanic repaired the radiator and found that most of the components under the hood were not Jaguar parts. The parts were jeep, chevrolet, and other brands. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle was previously involved in two major crashes. On a separate occasion, the contact found holes in the radiator hoses. In addition, the water pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253062, filed 2008-12, 30,000 miles“Consumer vehicle began knocking and then came to a complete stop. The consumer stated the day before the incident, the vehicle was in the shop because it was jerking, but the dealer claimed there was no problem and released the vehicle back to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10140985, filed 2005-10“Dt: 2004 Jaguar s type. The consumer states the vehicle cuts off when driving. It has been to the dealership a number of times. When getting ready to take off it will not accelerate. This has caused a minor accident. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the bumper. Vehicle will operate 3-4 weeks and then it will cut off. There is no warning that this is going to happen. The dealership replaced two sensors. The vehicle sunvisor broke. The coolant pump outlet hose had to be replaced. The restricted performance light illuminated, the dealer had to order a new intake air box. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133557, filed 2005-09Related service bulletins
- 10079821Jun 8, 2016Issue: 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.
- 10029248Mar 5, 2009Jaguar: non compliance issues relating to on board diagnostic (obd) system function covering thermostat diagnostic, calibration verification, in use monitor performance ratio…
- 10015427Mar 1, 2006Restricted performance (reduction in power) between 4100 rpm and 4300 rpm, with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, with the possibility of diagnostic trouble code(s) (dtc)…
- 10012430Nov 1, 2004V6 coolant pump outlet hose replace with correct specification. - service action s518.
- 10012525Jun 1, 2004Buzzing knocking noise after start or with ignition on adaptive speed control module repair procedure.
- 10012512Feb 1, 2004Oil leak from engine oil drain plug v8 engine service action s511.
- 10012369Nov 1, 2003Engine in limp home/check engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - water ingress into throttle position sensor - service action s159.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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