2001 Jaguar S-Type recalls and problems

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type has 2 safety recalls and 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jaguar dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

7 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Jaguar S-Type vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Jaguar S-Type recalls

Recall 00V-359: Suspension

Reported Nov 6, 2000 · 38,681 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

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.

Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 25, 2000 · 5,477 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS

Problem: 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."

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.

2001 Jaguar S-Type problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	40
Power Train	13
Engine and Engine Cooling	7
Visibility	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Air Bags	5
Electrical System	5
Steering	5
Tires	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Seat Belts	2
Wheels	2

Most reported parts

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 18
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 7
Suspension › Front — 6
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 4
Air Bags › Frontal — 3
Tires › Sidewall — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Jaguar S-Type complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Sep 10, 2020

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. 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. This will cause the bolt to break off very soon with how quickly it has deteriorated.

Suspension · at 177,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2018

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 was diagnosed that the ball joints loosened, malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Suspension · at 17,030 miles · reported Feb 1, 2017

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 the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 17,030.

Air Bags · reported Oct 31, 2016

The contact owned a 2001 jaguar s-type. While driving 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. 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.

Engine · at 60,000 miles · reported Nov 9, 2015

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type: 00V-359 (suspension), 00V-228 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

Owners report suspension problems most often (40 reports), followed by power train (13). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,000 miles.

Are Jaguar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.