Complaints
151
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Jaguar S-Type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:44,276 mi
Crash-related:9
#213 complaints
PARKING BRAKE
Avg mileage:81,095 mi
#310 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:14,655 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 9 | — | 44,276 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 13 | — | — | 81,095 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 14,655 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 1 | — | 104,604 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 19,262 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | 1 | — | 44,736 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 3 | — | 37,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 75,002 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 23,873 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 109,902 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 43,250 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 | — | — | 1,770 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 9,237 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 25,437 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 9,894 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 21,486 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 41,774 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 88,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 2,400 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 11 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 350 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 17,633 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
17
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,276
PARKING BRAKE
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,095
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
14,655
SERVICE BRAKES
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,604
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,262
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,736
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,873
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,902
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
300
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,250
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,770
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,237
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,437
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
EQUIPMENT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,894
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,486
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,774
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,500
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,400
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
350
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,633
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