2002 Jaguar S-Type power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Jaguar S-Type — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, it was difficult for the vehicle to shift out of the park position. After the vehicle was shifted into the drive position, there was a loud noise coming from the front of the…”
filed Aug 20, 2015
“On july 14, 2010, my car starting driving sluggish, as if pulling heavy weight. The gear box fault light turned on. On 7-16-2010, I took my vehicle to the dealer and was told it would cost me $2,800 plus tax to change the gear box with a one year guarantee. My second option was to install a new…”
filed Jul 16, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other S-Type years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 S-Type | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 S-Type | 7 | 28% |
| 2003 S-Type | 16 | 16% |
| 2001 S-Type | 13 | 16% |
| 2000 S-Type | 41 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Jaguar S-Type
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.