Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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.
The Whole upper control arm came off due to the recall on the right upper suspension in the front...I reported this when it happened may 2022 and no response or help from the jaguar company by that time I could not afford to get it out of impound because I was in the parking lot of the government post office right by the Evansville police station
I was backing out of the Post office downtown Evansville Indiana on E sycamore street when I heard a thud and my right front tire was leaning in and front bumper on ground the ball joint broke causing my upper control arm to snap. The cops impounded it it's at Tristate towing in Evansville Indiana
Related recalls (1)
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…
Frequently asked questions
Which Jaguar S-Type years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (38) and 2000 (17) model years. Suspension complaints make up 48% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Jaguar S-Type suspension problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 00V359002 (lower ball joint, Nov 6, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Jaguar S-Type suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles; 31% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › control arm › lower ball joint (28 mentions), followed by the front (8).
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.