2004 Jaguar S-Type recalls and problems

The 2004 Jaguar S-Type has 3 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jaguar dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 2

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Jaguar S-Type vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Jaguar S-Type recalls

Recall 04V-484: Equipment

Reported Oct 14, 2004 · 50,000 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS LTD

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.

Recall 04V-488: Parking Brake

Reported Oct 7, 2004 · 30,181 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS LTD

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.

Recall 04V-024: Power Train

Reported Jan 8, 2004 · 31,731 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS LTD

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.

2004 Jaguar S-Type problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	7
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Electrical System	4
Parking Brake	4
Steering	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Visibility	1
Air Bags	1
Suspension	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 1
Parking Brake › Driveline — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Jaguar S-Type complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 66,211 miles · reported Jul 5, 2020

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…

Power Train · at 151,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2017

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 an automatic parking lock engaging error which locked my entire car and prevented me from driving. This also occurred and nearly a week ago in drive thru a week ago. While in the drive thru the car locked in park and would not allow me to drive. Unfortunately, I had to pay to have my car towed from…

Exterior Lighting · at 96,000 miles · reported Jan 20, 2017

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 determined. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Exterior Lighting · at 65,000 miles · reported Mar 5, 2016

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, $3,600,00 for the two front headlights I need both lights. I was told during driving going over bumps in the road it will jar the plastic screw and eventually break. I stuff paper in lights to prop up and try to keep in place. Sometime while driving at night I hit a bump in the road and my head…

Power Train · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 10, 2015

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 and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 05/10/17 updated 05/18/2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Jaguar S-Type have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type: 04V-484 (equipment), 04V-488 (parking brake), 04V-024 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Jaguar S-Type?

Owners report power train problems most often (7 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,600 miles.

Are Jaguar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.