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
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:44,276 mi
Crash-related:9
#213 complaints
Parking-Brake Issues
Avg mileage:81,095 mi
#310 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:14,655 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Jaguar S-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 9 | — | 44,276 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 13 | — | — | 81,095 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 14,655 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 104,604 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 19,262 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 44,736 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 37,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 75,002 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,276
Parking-Brake Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,095
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
14,655
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,604
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,262
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,736
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,002
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Jaguar S-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Jaguar S-type reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2003 Jaguar S-type has 151 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Jaguar S-type?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (17 complaints, avg 44,276 mi); Parking-Brake Issues (13 complaints, avg 81,095 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 14,655 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 2003 Jaguar S-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,586 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Jaguar S-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Jaguar S-type include 19 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 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 2003 Jaguar S-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Jaguar S-type?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (unintended acceleration) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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