2005 Jaguar S-Type Consumer Discussions

Jaguar S-Type

Purchasing a used X or S type, 6cyl

Written by: penny1962 on Jul 24, 2009 08:03 PM

I'm looking at used 2000-2005 used jags, but would like advice from owners. What bothers me is most of these cars have no service book and I think that's very important to know if routine maintenance was kept up. I won't be in a position to purchase until about a year from now and have plenty of time to do research. I've read a few pages here and keep coming across vibration ... Read More...

Re: Jaguar S type [kenberg]

Written by: alorasdad on Jul 11, 2009 00:20 PM

Ken, I purchased a used 2001 in 2005 with 49k miles. Still have it, tranny going out, with close to 110k. The Ford tranny, which mine has, goes about 100, based on what the dealers said. Other than the hvac going out, which I now question, based on the mechanic involved, no real maintenance issues. The car is great to drive and good for the ego, if you like comments about ... Read More...

2005 S-Type R

Written by: davidnga on Jul 08, 2009 05:49 AM

Currently in talks with dealer for a Jaguar Certified Select 2005 S-Type R to replace my totaled 2001 S-Type. I've read all the post about transmission problems but I had my S-Type for 4 years and only problem I had was a coil in the #6 injector($500.00) and had work done on the AC..that was all...Prior to the Jag, I had a Taurus SHO and probably put $11,000.00 in the ... Read More...

Jaguar S-Type Transmission Problems

Gearbox Fault

Written by: delorish on Mar 17, 2009 06:11 AM

We are disgusted with our 2005 Jaguar S-type. It has 51,090 miles on the car. i called Jaguar to inquire about the gearbox message and was told it was no longer under warranty. I am still driving the car and do not know what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions, I was told by a mechanic at the Jaguar dealer it could be my gas cap. I checked my gas cap and it is disconnected. ... Read More...

Jaguar S-Type Check Engine Light

JUNKS NOT JAGS

Written by: fflowers on Apr 01, 2008 09:44 PM

I purchased 2005 s type..From DAY ONE it's been nothing short of a nightmare..You name it..from the gas tank not shutting, the glove box broken, the fuel tank leaks, the automatic brake locks up and shuts off the engine while driving on the hwy in traffic!!! The engine light has been on over 15 times or more and it's now been on over 3 weeks!!! LEMON LEMON LEMON!!!!! ... Read More...

Jaguar S-Type

Re: Accelerator noise in 2005 Jaguar S [kyber]

Written by: franklyspeakin on Mar 10, 2008 05:41 PM

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Re: Accelerator noise in 2005 Jaguar S [kyber]

Written by: franklyspeakin on Mar 10, 2008 05:40 PM

thank you for your reply. i also notice i had poor gas mileage (between 13 and 15 mpg) how is yours? thanks again. Read More...

Re: Accelerator noise in 2005 Jaguar S [franklyspeakin]

Written by: kyber on Feb 12, 2008 08:43 AM

I also own a 2005 Jaguar S and I have noticed that upon acceleration there is a similar noise. I do not know if it is normal, but at least two of us have noticed this noise. Read More...

Accelerator noise in 2005 Jaguar S

Written by: franklyspeakin on Feb 02, 2008 08:38 AM

My newly purchased 2005 Jaguar S makes a fan type noise when accelerating. I've taken it into the dealer and was told the noise is normal. Anybody else have this noise? Is it normal? Read More...

Buying an older S-Type

Jaguar Grille

Written by: mvs on Apr 24, 2007 01:08 PM

Does anyone know the difference in pricing of the mesh grille and the single lined grille in a 2005 s type 3.0? I prefer the mesh grille. Read More...