AI Damage2001 Jaguar S-Type: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Jaguar S-Type filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 79
- involving a crash
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 48% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 6% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 38 complaints (48% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (16% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (9% of all).
- Air bags: 5 complaints (6% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (6% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 79 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38 | 2 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
Making a left turn in a jaguar 2001 s type, the steering wheel lost all power and crashed into the median. Bounced off the median into the street and crashed into a passing vehicle.
The vehicle that hit the consumer was traveling over 30 mph yet the drivers air bag did not deploy. Consumer's vehicle received substantial damage totaling approximately $15,000.
Also, driver's side seatbelt didn't hold her in. Dealership was aware of problem.
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.
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.
My vehicle was taken to the dealership it was purchased for an ac repair in september. I was then informed that both front control arms and both ball joints needed replacing immediately for $3,000!
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,120 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 11% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S-Type has 46 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 79, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, powertrain, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 79. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (6%), warning lights, check engine (6%), windows, sunroof (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Jaguar S-Type from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.