Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
JTB0009303/27/200810024830Power assist steering leak/heavy/noisy - diagnostic aid. *nj05/30/2008
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2110102/01/200610019874Squeaking noise power steering repair procedure. *ak05/08/2006
2110102/01/20062110110010805Squeaking noise power steering system flush system. *eh12/13/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
10/13/201285000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph there was a popping sound in the steering wheel and the steering veered to the right with no control. the contact merged to the side of the road. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a compliant was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and stated the steering column had detached from the vehicle. as a result, the steering column, power steering rack and electronic controls needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. pmb
10/13/201285000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2004 jaguar x-type. while driving at 55 mph the contact heard a popping sound in the steering wheel and noticed the steering pulled to the right with no control. the contact merged to the side of the road. the manufacturer was contacted and a compliant was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and stated the steering column had detached from the vehicle. the technician stated the steering column , power steering rack and electronic controls would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. dr
09/19/20081
 I purchased a 2004 jaguar x-type select edition in april 2007 with 34,000 miles. at 37,000 miles the left lower control arm was replaced under warranty (may 07) at 43,000 miles the left lower control arm was replaced again under warranty (march 08). now, at 53,569 miles it has to be replaced again and i am waiting for the part to come in, it will still be covered by the select edition warranty. *tr
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
12/08/20041
 While driving consumer noticed a parked vehicle on the highway. consumer tried to avoid hitting the vehicle by making a right turn onto the shoulder, but steering wheel failed. consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer's vehicle collided with the other vehicle. it flipped over three times and landed in a ditch. upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy, but passenger's side air bag deployed. driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries, and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *ak