10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,013 miles

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problem #3

Jan 012017

S-TYPE

  • 2,040 miles
Code P1383 variable cam timing over retarded bank1 P possible causes cam timing improperly set continuos oil flow to the vct piston chamber vtc solenoid valve stuck. I have the engine light on, and my carr drive wires I took my carr to get check and tech notes there is a factory service bulletin for the P1383 code on Jaguar model S typeand factory recommends reprogramin the power train control module. I contact the Jaguar dealership and they treat me very rude and they dining to even check my https://www.autocodes.com/P1383_jaguar.html.

- North Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 302014

S-TYPE 8-cyl

  • 121,000 miles
This car is dangerous almost got me killed, I get on the freeway get to 55 mph, the car shuts off numerous times, don't drive highway, ,I, another times just lock into safetyfailmode numerous times, I was stuck and had car towed, leaks water when it rains to battery I'm always replacing one due to battery drains quickly, throttle body is always clogged, my airbag light flashes always on dash, seatbelts don't tighten on hard stop, it shakes when stopping at light, engine gets hot fan don't shut on, trunk button pops open when it wants, fuel pump disentangle, A/C buttons don't work when it gets cold hard to push down, sunroof get stuck, steering wheel doesn't adjust right, head rest doesn't support your head at all, discomfort, electronic problems, key gets stuck, T ignition system, this car has cool fire problems it is not safe I could have gotten killed in it more than once.

- Inglewood, CA, USA

problem #1

May 022012

S-TYPE

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Jaguar S-type. The contact stated that while driving approximately 21 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown.

- Belzoni, MS, USA