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2001 Jaguar S-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2001 Jaguar S-TYPE, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2001 Jaguar S-TYPE
53
CarFlaw IndexSolid year11% below the S-TYPE median · #4 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints799 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage71kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Jaguar S-TYPE has problems

79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension383
Power train130
Engine and engine cooling70
Air bags53
Steering51
Visibility50
Electrical system50
Vehicle speed control51
Wheels20
10 other systems162

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2001 Jaguar S-TYPE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 00V-359 · Nov 6, 2000 · 38,681 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Mileage at failure

When do suspension problems start?

71kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 32 suspension complaints. 63% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles20under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other S-TYPE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S-TYPE median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S-TYPE owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11291605 · Dec 27, 2019 · 100,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11081757 · Mar 28, 2018 · 177,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10948847 · Feb 1, 2017 · 17,030 miles

Own a 2001 S-TYPE?

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