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SuspensionPart report

2002 Jaguar S-Type Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Jaguar S-Type, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2002 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, it was difficult for the vehicle to shift out of the park position. After the vehicle was shifted into the drive position, there was a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled, there was a strong odor of fuel. The failures recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel system, the lower ball joints, and the transmission needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10750010, filed 2015-08

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008114%
200414%
200322%
200228%
20013848%
20001712%

Other parts of the 2002 Jaguar S-Type

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Jaguar S-Type

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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