2003 Jaguar S-Type Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Jaguar S-Type recalls

Most common 2003 Jaguar S-Type problems

Problem areas named in the 100 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	18
Power Train	17
Parking Brake	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Electrical System	11
Visibility	9
Service Brakes	9
Equipment	8
Exterior Lighting	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	7

What owners report

2026-06-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle at a gas station, fuel suddenly sprayed out from underneath the vehicle without warning. The contact contacted an authorized dealer and was informed that the dealer lacked the equipment and parts required to service vehicles over 15 years old. The contact was then referred to an independent mechanic specialized in foreign vehicles, to whom the dealer transmitted the vehicle information and failure details. However, the contact later received a follow-up call from the dealer, confirming the independent mechanic could not provide the necessary equipment or parts to service the vehicle. Despite the active

2022-04-22, Power Train
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle would shift into reverse independently and would lock up while the gear shifter was in a drive(D). The gear box fault warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal in order to continue to drive. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a complete stop with the vehicle in drive(D), the vehicle would reverse independently. The contact would immediately depress the brake pedal. The warning message "Gear Box Fault" was illuminated. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times where it was diagn

2021-06-24, Power Train
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S. The contact stated that his wife was reversing with the brake pedal being depressed when she lost control of the vehicle and it accelerated on its own almost crashing into pedestrians. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they only repair vehicles made in 2005 and newer and the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. VIN was unavailable.

2019-05-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
SEEMS THAT GAS IS LEAKING OR SOMETHING, THE CABIN OF THE CAR BEGINS TO SMELL OF FUEL AT RANDOM TIMES AND THE CAR ALSO RANDOMLY DECELERATES.

2019-01-22, Parking Brake
VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE RANDOMLY COMES ON WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES CAR TO TRY LOCK WHEELS EVEN WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES WHEN FIRST START THE PARKING BRAKE IS LOCKED EVEN IF I DON'T USE IT AND WILL UNLOCK WHEN START ROLLING. VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE MISFIRE COEDS AND RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE AND LOSES POWER FOR NO REASON. ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. NOT SURE WHAT ISSUES IS BUT HAS NEW PLUGS AND COILS AND EVERYTHING SO BELIEVE ELECTRICAL ISSUE

2003 Jaguar S-Type questions

Does the 2003 Jaguar S-Type have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type: Equipment:Other:Labels; Parking Brake; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar S-Type?

Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (18), Power Train (17), Parking Brake (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Jaguar S-Type has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.