MYRModel Year Report

2001 Jaguar S-Type

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2001 Jaguar S-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:40.975Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
79
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 141 complaints 2001: 79 complaints 2001 79 2002: 24 complaints 2003: 100 complaints 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 7 complaints 2008
2000: 141 complaints 2000 2001: 79 complaints 2001 79 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 100 complaints 2003 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008
2000: 141 complaints 2000 2001: 79 complaints 2001 79 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 100 complaints 2003 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008

2001: 79 complaints

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YearComplaints
19990
2000141
200179
200224
2003100
200425
200585
200617
20075
20087

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

51% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

CRASHFIRE
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While stopped at stop light, experienced car on fire. A lady yelling for me to get out, I saw smoke did not know it was my car. *bf the rear back wheel had fire flaming out and had gone out before the fire department arrived.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-18

In 2001, the year I bought the car I had a crash where I lost the complete control of the car. I just read that there was a recall of suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint which can cause the crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-22

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-27

Power train

16% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

Vehicle speed control

6% · 5 reports
CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-17

Also filed under Engine

Steering

6% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-10

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-10-01Seat belts00V228004 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-11-27Suspension00V359002 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Jaguar S-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V228004 · Seat belts
  • Recall 00V359002 · Suspension
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.