2003 Jaguar S-type reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2003 Jaguar S-type — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 152
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 17 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,170
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Jaguar median
+23
median 129 across 10 Jaguar records
Vs 2001-2005
-100
median 252 complaints in 794 records
Top component share
11%
Vehicle Speed Control: 17 complaints
What owners report fails — 2003 Jaguar S-type
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17
- PARKING BRAKE 13
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
- SERVICE BRAKES 9
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2003 Jaguar S-type units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Jaguar S-type reliable?
NHTSA has 152 consumer complaints on record for the 2003 Jaguar S-type. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (17 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2003 Jaguar S-type units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar S-type?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (17), parking brake (13), electrical system (10), service brakes (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2003 Jaguar S-type?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.