2003 Jaguar S-Type Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 1% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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. While attempting to enter the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side door would not unlock. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 54,000. Updated 08/31/09 the door did not open manually or with using the remote. Updated 09/09/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10277901, filed 2009-07, 54,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012451Mar 1, 2004Remote transmitter does not unlock vehicle. Vehicle locked for extended period. Install revised driver door module. This service bulletin replaces s50118 dated 03/03.
- 10012395May 1, 2003Locking or unlatching issues - diagnostic information.
Latches, locks and linkages: 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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