2003 Jaguar S-Type Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,438miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 7% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,438 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.
“Both low beam headlights self-leveling mechanisms have failed. According to authorized Jaguar service department, the only solution is to replace the entire headlight system at a estimated cost of $2,000. Low beams are now aimed only 10-15 ft in front of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10239052, filed 2008-08, 40,876 miles“Both headlights after leveling pointed only 10 or 15 feet down the road. Was told by the dealership that both headlight assemblies needed to be replaced at a cost of $2,400. The car has never been involved in any kind of accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10219327, filed 2008-02, 38,000 miles“2003 Jaguar drivers side window will not roll up/down. Front ball joints needed to be replaced. The air conditioner was blowing out hot air, the dealer stated the evaporator was leaking freon. The rear bumper was broken. The ABS control module needed to be reprogrammed. The brakes needed to be replaced. The rear lights were inoperative. The consumer believes the odometer on the vehicle was rolled back prior to purchase and that the vehicle was in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10154094, filed 2006-06, 42,671 miles“2003 s type Jaguar. Consumer states problem with electrical system, transmission slipping, drive shaft, and rear-end differential the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced 12 more times after he received a recall notice regarding the transmission and the problems were never corrected. Also, the windshield wipers did not work properly. The dealer replaced the wiper blades. The battery had to be jumped twice, the radiator and heater valve hoses were leaking and had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10408052, filed 2011-06Related service bulletins
- 10097035Aug 12, 2010"re-issued dec 2015. Please note that as yet jaguar vehicles with bulb failure monitoring systems for trailer light failure sensing are not compatible with trailer light boards…
- 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.
- 10015890Jul 1, 2005Headlamp internal condensation. Acceptable levels. Repair guidelines.
Exterior lighting: 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 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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