Most common 2001 Jaguar S-Type problems
Share of the 79 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar S-Type complaints by model year
Best S-Type years: 2008, 2007, 2006. Years to avoid: 2000, 2003, 2001, 2005. Compare all years →
2001 Jaguar S-Type recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Remedy: 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…
Seat belts
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
What 2001 Jaguar S-Type owners say
Suspension all 38 →
Tl contact owns a 2001 Jaguar s-Type. The contact purchased the vehicle on September 12, 2008. Later that same day, while driving 40 MPH, the contact turned the steering wheel to the left, but the vehicle turned in the opposite direction. The vehicle began swaying left to right and she lost all control. The vehicle crashed into a median and stopped. The vehicle was damaged, but there were no injuries. After the crash, the contact drove approximately 5 MPH until she reached her residence. She exited the vehicle and noticed that the tires were bald and the wiring protruded. She took the vehicle to two different mechanics and they both stated that the lower ball joints were defective on both sides of the vehicle. The dealer advised her to call the manufacturer regarding NHTSA campaign id number 00V359002 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). …
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Jaguar s-Type. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel would veer to the right on its own without warning. The contact managed to keep the steering wheel straight and drove to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was test driven and the mechanic found that the ball joints were fractured and deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. Jaguar raleigh (4001 capital hills dr, raleigh, nc 27616, [phone]) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 00V359002 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Transmission & drivetrain
After driving on a freeway in downtown la, arrived in a parking structure. Suddenly after a big bang, the front left of car collapsed and stopped. It seemed that the bolt for front axle sheared off, and the component of the axle (a-rod?) pushed into the tire rim. Two months ago the car seemed unstable during the driving at speed above 30 MPH. The car was taken to the dealership in November (2000 miles before the incident). The dealer indicated that a bolt was loose and they tightened it up. Historically, this car was taken to the dealer ship at numerous occasions for the reason of instability during the driving and each time we were told that there is nothing wrong with the car. The incident has resulted in significant damage and caused a release of gasoline leak. If this incident would have happened 10 minutes earlier, the car was being driven in a freeway at a speed of 60 MPH. …
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 there is something wrong. I have replaced tires at least six times. Tires completely separate. I was driving and car slowed down on freeway and I was almost hit, I pulled over and it stopped and did it again and I had to push the traction control button, almost cost me my life! It now happens when I hit a bump. When I turn the car makes a extremely loud noise, (embarrassing) I was told it is a ball joint and can catch on fire. Engine light has always been on and is now blinking and the car shakes and hesitates. I had to pay to get the brakes fixed 2 months after purchasing. …
Engine & cooling
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. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* 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.
2001 Jaguar S-Type engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Jaguar S-Type a good car?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 S-Type rates avoid: 3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the S-Type at the same age. It is one of the S-Type years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
The suspension — 38 complaints, 48% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › control arm › lower ball joint. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (13) and engine & cooling (9).
How many recalls does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type, the most recent from November 6, 2000 (lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar S-Type?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2007 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 2003, 2001 and 2005. See the full Jaguar S-Type years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Jaguar S-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.