2001 Jaguar S-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Type years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jaguar S-Type. That ranks 4th out of 9 S-Type model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (38 complaints, 48%), typically at around 71,350 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 79owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Jaguar S-Type problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38 | 48% | 71,350 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 16% | 69,200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | 60,100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 54,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Jaguar S-Type recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Risk: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
At 77600 miles the car has had all the bushings and ball joints in the front steering to a point that it's swaying so much it's challenging to stay in the lane when encountering any imperfection on the road. Experiencing loud clicking and clunks and fear that if this develops any further the wheels…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT AND DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle independently veered to the right and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front driver's wheel collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made squeaking noises without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the driver side ball joint, driver side and rear bearings, and the passenger side upper control arm assembly, but…
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a towing facility. The failure mileage was unknown.
Other Jaguar S-Type years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 S-Type | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 S-Type | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 S-Type | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 S-Type | 85 | 2 |
| 2004 S-Type | 25 | 3 |
| 2003 S-Type | 100 | 3 |
| 2002 S-Type | 24 | 1 |
| 2001 | 79 | 2 |
| 2000 S-Type | 141 | 2 |
See all Jaguar S-Type problems by year, every Jaguar model, or the Jaguar VIN decoder.
Similar Jaguar models
Embed this 2001 Jaguar S-Type badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Jaguar S-Type a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S-Type model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.