2001 Jaguar S-Type: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 79 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (41% of complaints); the 2002 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 will fall off. This VIN is apparently not included in this well known problem so would be covered under a recall. With the vehicle l lifted I can easily move the control arm about half an inch. This will cause the bolt to break off very soon with how quickly it has deteriorated.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2020
“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 was diagnosed that the ball joints loosened, malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2018
“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 the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 17,030.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2016
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“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that it was very difficult to shift out of reverse and the vehicle would not turn off. The vehicle failed to stop and struck a curb. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2015
“Airbag harness on 2001 s-type jaguar has been repaired but light on dash keeps coming on after repair has been made when repair warranty has expired. I have had the same issue repaired twice, first time the airbag light came on 3 months after repair; second time airbag light came on 13 months after repair. Intermittent beeps started 6 months after repair but no light on the dash appeared. I noticed the beeps I heard before the airbag icon lit up on my dash keeps timing with the flashing airbag light I now see. *js”Owner report · Equipment · Jan 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and would not start. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a noise and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the driver's side ball joint nut was loose. Several months later, the passenger's side failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was then informed of a recall for NHTSA campaign number: 00v359002 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2013
“My wife was nearly in an accident when she lost control of her 2001 jaguar s-type today. While driving she heard a loud noise come from the front and the left drive side front tire sheered off. The state trooper told her that ball joint attached to the wheel assembly had come loose and as a result the vehicle could not be driven. When we got home we found that there was a recall on this vehicle with a VIN prior to l92349. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar s. The contact stated while reversing at low speeds, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The driver front side of the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent, where it was diagnosed that the stabilizer link, right lower ball joint, front wheel liner and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The failure had been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 62,330.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
Remedy: 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.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CHANGE, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2001 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2001 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
NHTSA has 79 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type. The most complained-about area is suspension (41% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Jaguar S-Type problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 64,675 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.