10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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problem #3

Oct 012003

(reported on)

S-TYPE

  • miles
Undercarriage impact caused the driver's side airbags to deploy. The consumer stated he ran over an object in the road, possibly a rock or a piece of concrete about the size of a football which caused the driver's side air bag to deploy.

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA

problem #2

Jun 262002

S-TYPE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while at a stop. The vehicle that hit the consumer was traveling over 30 mph yet the drivers air bag did not deploy. Consumer's vehicle received substantial damage totaling approximately $15,000.

- Rosyln Heights, NY, USA

problem #1

Sep 262001

S-TYPE

  • miles
Consumer was at an intersection making a left turn, and another motorist hit her on driver's side of door. Vehicle accelerated and ran into a tree. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't go off. Also, driver's side seatbelt didn't hold her in. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Jericho, NY, USA