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US recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM), AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY BE DISCHARGED ONTO THE GROUND. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS TO DETERMINE IF REVISED SEALS MAY BE USED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. IF NOT, DEALERS WILL THEN REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. DUE TO PROBLEMS IN OBTAINING THE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS, THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Equipment: other, labels
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 and remedy
Risk: THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Fuel system
2006-10-30 · campaign 2006-283 · 389 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM), Jet Pump Module (JPM) and/or Cluster Valve (CV) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may result in illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or a fuel odour. If the amount of fuel is above the FDM, JPM or CV apertures, fuel may be discharged onto the ground. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank or change the seals.
Label
2004-11-15 · campaign 2004-398
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 135. 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. Correction: Jaguar will mail letters to all registered owners which will include labels containing the required warning statement and installation instructions.
Owner complaints (85)
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jaguar S-Type (8 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 25).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 22 | |
| Service brakes | 11 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Parking brake | 5 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Jaguar S-Type version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S-Type 3.0 Litre 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type 3.0 Litre 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type 4.2 Litre 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type R 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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