2003 Jaguar S-Type Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 32%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 32% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle accelerate when applying brakes. Took it to a shop and was took something was defaulting with my master brake cylinder and the brake booster. Cost nearly 1600 to fix. Cal the manufacturer about a recall related to this but was told my car wasn't related to the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10676965, filed 2015-01, 120,032 miles“I found a recall on the electronic park brake module for a defect to be replaced since 2005, but I was never notified. I have had this vehicle since 2007 with many services at the dealership since purchased. Monday june 11, 2018 my parking brake engaged and would not release. This is s serious safety concern. I was parked away from home paying a bill in the poring rain and had to have my car towed to the nearer dealership.it has been 3 days now without transportation and I still don't know if they can fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101609, filed 2018-06, 100,340 miles“The distance of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are almost the same distance from the car floor and the pedals are close enough that a foot can contact both. After starting the car in a parking lot and putting in drive I stepped on the brake but the car lurched forward and the harder I pressed the brake the faster the car went over a concrete barrier. The cause was, of course, that I was stepping on both pedals. A year later the same thing happened and I rammed and broke a garage door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484985, filed 2012-11, 80,000 miles“Hi the car started braking itself without pushing the brake then I see the parking brake light fault it the dashboard. I can't drive the car like this.”
NHTSA complaint #10548242, filed 2013-10, 53,000 miles“(1) events leading up to the failure: none. The car has been routinely serviced. (2) failure and its consequences: the car, twice, while attempting to accelerate, would slow down and seems to be weighed down. The car will not accelerate. The ABS brakes go off, and the emergency brake lights go off. Also, error report appears stating that there is a brake failure. It puts me at risk for accidents because on both occasion I was driving the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157765, filed 2006-05, 47,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V488000Oct 7, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking…Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10064315Jun 25, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10037272Jun 25, 2014Jaguar: electronic parking brake re-calibration procedure. *rm updated 10/17/14.
- 10097543Sep 16, 2013"concern: replacement of any anti-lock brake system (abs) control module does not fix the concern issue: various warning lights and messages appear in the (ipk) and a constant…
- 10053932Sep 16, 2013Jaguar: warning lights and messages being displayed in instrument pack (ipk), with constant beeping tone from park brake warning. Model s type (x200). No model year.
- 10033384Jan 20, 2010Jaguar: rear differential replacement. Due to a change in design, the rear differential has a new service part. As a result, should the rear differential require replacement it…
- 10032248Oct 25, 2007Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. If condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. No model years listed.
- 10019061Jan 1, 2006Vibration when braking - brembo brakes disc thickness variation - diagnosis/repair.
- 10018818Dec 1, 2005Electric parking brake (epb) actuator - dtcs c1784, c1785, c1786, c1799, c1801, c1802, c1803 - diagnostics.
- 10016410Aug 1, 2005Premature parking brake pad wear or the brakes binding. Electronic park brake (epb) - re-calibration procedure.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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