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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Clutch slippage, dragging.
Warranty: First generation clutch replaced complete with third generation.
2000 mi
Clutch slipping from 1-2 and 2-3. Clutch not fully engaging when shifting from 1-2.
3400 mi
Manual transmission slipping - burnt clutch smell constantly present. Installed revised clutch and flywheel, makes a night and day difference. Now one of the finest pure sports cars of all time.
Drive train (rear end) feels like there too much gear lash or slop. Dealer claims all is normal, but it doesn't feel right. Clutch slips during aggressive acceleration.Dealer claims the slippage is normal. I've never had a clutch slip like that unless it was worn out or defective.
8300 mi
Slipping clutch originally reported several months earlier was finally replaced with updated parts.
22000 mi
US $3200
Clutch failed for the 3rd time in 22,000 miles. Clutch would not fully disengage. The 4th generation of this clutch was installed, but this time they refused to cover under warranty. This clutch had only lasted 14,000 miles. Clutch kit, flywheel and throw-out bearing all replaced.
Clutch slips under acceleration. Diagnostician claims normal operation. Claims shifting "Almost without lifting off throttle" is a powershift. Recommends waiting longer to shift. Jaguar has no new information regarding complaint.
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