2003 Jaguar S-Type Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle at a gas station, fuel suddenly sprayed out from underneath the vehicle without warning. The contact contacted an authorized dealer and was informed that the dealer lacked the equipment and parts required to service vehicles over 15 years old. The contact was then referred to an independent mechanic specialized in foreign vehicles, to whom the dealer transmitted the vehicle information and failure details. …”
NHTSA complaint #11743689, filed 2026-06, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v418000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10820097, filed 2016-01, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10097036Jan 5, 2015"re-issued dec 2015. Issue: fuel injectors clogged leading to poor running / misfires / engine detonation on aj-v8 engines. Cause: poor fuel quality or fuel contaminants blocking…
- 10096229Oct 7, 2014"issue: when investigating customer reports for incorrect fuel gauge concerns the dealer technician may diagnose that the fuel senders are open circuit. This diagnosis may be…
- 10212848Dec 10, 2012Fuel System Concerns.
- 10015428Oct 1, 2005Fuel gauge failure or intermittent operation - fuel level sender available separately - replacement procedure. *tt fuel level sender-available separately from pump-replacement…
- 10012450Apr 1, 2004Erratic fuel gauge reading fuel tank sender.
- 10012449Apr 1, 2004Erratic fuel gauge reading fuel tank sender.
Fuel system: 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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