S-Type (2001)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar S-Type, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2001 Jaguar S-Type
On a used 2001 Jaguar S-Type, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the suspension (37), the transmission and drivetrain (11) and the engine (8). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 37 owner complaints on the 2001 Jaguar S-Type about the suspension.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2001 Jaguar S-Type about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2001 Jaguar S-Type about the engine.
Recalls (4)
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type complaints?
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the transmission and the engine.
Is the 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on file for the 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2001-2001 Jaguar S-Type vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Jaguar S-Type?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the suspension, the transmission and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the S-Type have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 77 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.