Complaints
105
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Jaguar S-type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:69,072 mi
Crash-related:1
#212 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:88,732 mi
#37 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:72,906 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Jaguar S-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 18 | 1 | — | 69,072 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 88,732 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 72,906 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | 1 | — | 109,400 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 58,870 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 68,935 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 96,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,072
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,732
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,906
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,400
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,870
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,935
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Jaguar S-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Jaguar S-type reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Jaguar S-type has 105 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Jaguar S-type?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (18 complaints, avg 69,072 mi); Suspension Failures (12 complaints, avg 88,732 mi); Automatic Transmission (7 complaints, avg 72,906 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Jaguar S-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,204 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Jaguar S-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Jaguar S-type include 9 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Jaguar S-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Jaguar S-type as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Jaguar S-type?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jaguar S-type reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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