Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Jaguar S-Type
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Jaguar S-Type has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V359002 JAGUAR/LOWER BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228004 JAGUAR/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Visibility 5 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
Of the 77 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 77 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Jaguar S-TYPE has significant suspension-related issues, as seen in both recalls and owner complaints. Additionally, fuel system recalls and concerns with seat belts highlight safety risks. Reliability is a concern with higher maintenance costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| lower ball joints | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| seat belts | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
- Inspect and lubricate suspension annually
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Difficulty in fuel flow
- Stiff seat belt operation
- Vibration during gear shifts
- Unstable vehicle alignment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.