Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Jaguar S-Type
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Jaguar S-Type has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 96 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 #04V484000 JAGUAR/FMVSS 135/BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V488000 JAGUAR/ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V024000 JAGUAR/FORWARD DRIVE GEAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints
- Parking Brake 13 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
Of the 96 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 96 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Jaguar S-TYPE is rated below-average due to issues with the braking system and transmission, as evidenced by recalls and frequent complaints. The unexpected application of the parking brake and transmission reversal pose significant risks, impacting reliability and safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | very common |
| transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| parking brake | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery checks
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual braking noises
- Gear shift issues
- Parking brake engagement
- Inconsistent speed control
- Electrical shorts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.