2003 Jaguar S-Type Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 3% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
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.
“Vehicle parking brake randomly comes on without warning and causes car to try lock wheels even when driving. Sometimes when first start the parking brake is locked even if I don't use it and will unlock when start rolling. Vehicle has multiple misfire coeds and restricted performance and loses power for no reason. Also dangerous when driving in traffic. Not sure what issues is but has new plugs and coils and everything so believe electrical issue”
NHTSA complaint #11171353, filed 2019-01, 198,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10628197, filed 2014-08, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. There was also noise in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to dealer but the dealer did not find a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the vehicle was taken to dealer a second time when the contact was advised of three additional leaks on the engine's field. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure related to the noise in the steering wheel was never determined. The current mileage was 40,000. The failure mileage was 21,707.”
NHTSA complaint #10466749, filed 2012-07, 21,707 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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