2003 Jaguar S-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S-Type years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar S-Type. That ranks 2nd out of 9 S-Type model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (18 complaints, 18%), typically at around 27,428 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 100owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 18% | 27,428 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 16% | 37,274 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 14 | 14% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 12% | 42,671 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 11% | 7,546 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% | 100,345 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 7% | 425 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 7% | 2,155 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 7% | 39,438 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 7% | 53,836 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 6% | 13,350 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 11 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 22,186 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 42,671 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Jaguar S-Type recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.
Risk: This does not comply with the standard.
Fix: Owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Parking brake
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.
Risk: This condition can cause the vehicle to decelerate and may cause rear wheel "lockup" at any road speed. A crash may occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production lever parts. The recall began on january 15, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.
Risk: This failure could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module. The recall began on may 1, 2004. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.
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.
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle at a gas station, fuel suddenly sprayed out from underneath the vehicle without warning. The contact contacted an authorized dealer and was informed that the dealer lacked the equipment and parts required to…
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle would shift into reverse independently and would lock up while the gear shifter was in a drive(D). The gear box fault warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator…
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S. The contact stated that his wife was reversing with the brake pedal being depressed when she lost control of the vehicle and it accelerated on its own almost crashing into pedestrians. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they only…
Seems that gas is leaking or something, the cabin of the car begins to smell of fuel at random times and the car also randomly decelerates.
Vehicle parking brake randomly comes on without warning and causes car to try lock wheels even when driving. Sometimes when first start the parking brake is locked even if i don't use it and will unlock when start rolling. Vehicle has multiple misfire coeds and restricted performance and loses…
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 | 100 | 3 |
| 2002 S-Type | 24 | 1 |
| 2001 S-Type | 79 | 2 |
| 2000 S-Type | 141 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar S-Type?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, parking brake problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Jaguar S-Type?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.