Yesterday, the steering wheel shaft of my wife's 2004 xtype jag snapped while she was driving. She had no steering control but she managed to stop the car along the shoulder of the highway. The steering shaft was hanging near the break peddle but appeared to still be connected to the steering wheel. It was no longer attached to the axel. We spoke to our insurance company and they said it seemed to be a mechanical problem. Has anyone else ever experienced this problem? It seems like a long shot but we intend to file a claim. If the claim is not approved then I guess our only alternative is to take it to a mechanic ourselves. Any suggestions?

 

Holly s***!!!!! I have never even heard of this happening before! The only thing that would have caused that in my mind is a front end collision. Maybe you bought the car from someone that didn't tell you the whole truth? I would definitely call Jaguar of USA and talk to them about this because that is a safety issue that they should be responsible for if the car has never been damaged. I'm glad your wife is ok!

 

There are 2 U-joints and a couple of bolt-type clamps between the floorboard/firewall and the dash....Did they come loose? ....

 

Thank you. Great advice.

Disguay, I will call jaguar in the morning.

Reyes, the car is being stored at the towing company for the time being. I will look at it at my earliest opportunity to see if I can tell.

I will keep you all posted.