Model year
2003 Jaguar S-type
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 100 complaints for the 2003 Jaguar S-type (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (17), PARKING BRAKE (13), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 141 complaints
- 2001 79 complaints
- 2002 24 complaints
- 2003 100 complaints
- 2004 25 complaints
- 2005 85 complaints
- 2006 17 complaints
- 2007 5 complaints
- 2008 7 complaints
Recalls
04V484000 · Oct 14, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BENEATH A LEAF SCREEN, SUCH THAT THE…
04V488000 · Oct 7, 2004
PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLS THE APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY UNINTENTIONALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
04V024000 · Jan 8, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.
Complaints
100 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 1, injury field 10, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Type 3.0 Litre · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| S-Type 3.0 Litre · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| S-Type 4.2 Litre · 4.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| S-Type R · 4.2L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Jaguar S-type at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.