KnownCarProblems2001 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jaguar S-Type, most often about the suspension (48% of complaints, typically around 71,500 miles). It is 4th of 9 S-Type model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 Jaguar S-Type problems
Suspension
38 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Jaguar S-Type. While driving approximately 40 MPH the steering wheel was loose and displayed minimal resistance. During a routine oil change the mechanic concluded that the nut of the front suspension lower control arm fractured. The manufacturer was notified in reference to recall# 00v359002…
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…
Transmission
13 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
I purchased a 2001 Jaguar S-Type less than a year ago. It has less than 70000 miles on it and while I am driving down the road the motor starts revving up and it won't shift....it says gearbox fault. Apparently this is a common problem among this model of car. I was pulling out to make a left turn and was nearly hit…
Recently (10/16/08) purchased a 2001 S-Type 4.0 with 74316 mi. 2nd day I had it transmission started slipping. Within 1 week had to be rebuilt. All coils replaced and #4 & #5 keep going bad. Dealership stated coils were broken. Sent home with broken coils. Window regulators needed to be replaced. Check engine light on…
Engine
9 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine, exhaust system.
When I bought the car a week later it blew hot air, I was told it only needed freon. I found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. A week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because I left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true…
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.
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices.
Upon pressing the window down button the window would make a high pitched screeching noise, and upon rolling the window down a few inches one frosted night it made a loud popping noise and refused to roll up or down after that. I have been told this will cost near $400 to fix, as the part must be ordered from the…
I own a 2001 Jaguar s type. While attempting to lower the left front passenger window, it fell into the door and would not come out (it is power driven). I had to drive around for 3 days with the window down. I took it to the dealer and they told me it was a broken window regulator. They replaced the regulator since…
Speed control
5 complaints · 6%When I bought the car a week later it blew hot air, I was told it only needed freon. I found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. A week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because I left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true…
2001 Jaguar S-Type v-6. I receive an engine failsafe mode message on dash. The car hesitates and may stall while driving. Computer says it is the throttle body housing to throttle pedal unit (which has been replaced.) this occurs primarily in the morning when I first start driving and it will stay in this mode from 5…
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: frontal.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while at a stop. 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.
Electrical
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
When I bought the car a week later it blew hot air, I was told it only needed freon. I found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. A week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because I left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true…
2001 Jaguar S-Type v-6. I receive an engine failsafe mode message on dash. The car hesitates and may stall while driving. Computer says it is the throttle body housing to throttle pedal unit (which has been replaced.) this occurs primarily in the morning when I first start driving and it will stay in this mode from 5…
Steering
5 complaints · 6%When I bought the car a week later it blew hot air, I was told it only needed freon. I found out later that there was a leak and it is $1200. A week after that the car would not start the dealer picked the car up and said that the battery was dead because I left the radio on, it has happened over 30 times, not true…
Jaguar 2001 S-Type had a severe steering problem in october 2008. I took it to an alignment specialist who concluded that it could not be safely driven at all, until the front lower steering arm,sway bar link, steering knuckle and tie rod were replaced. In november 2000, shortly after manufacture, Jaguar recalled all…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Jaguar S-Type recalls
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Jaguar S-Type
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (38 complaints, typically around 71,500 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); engine (9 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 6, 2000 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Jaguar S-Type?
- It is 4th of 9 S-Type model years by number of complaints, with 79 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.