2003 Jaguar S-Type Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 16%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,274miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 16% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,274 miles. 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.
“I pulled up to stop at a restaurant curb and stopped the vehicle. The engine suddenly raced to approx 6000-6500 RPM. I was able to keep my foot firmly on the brake, shift the transmission into park, and turn the engine off. When I re-started the engine everything was fine. I did' not think too much of this, outside of scaring the hell out of me, as I thought my foot might have slipped off the brake and on to the accelerator. About one week it happened again as I was pulling up to a stop behind a vehicle the engine started racing again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10614629, filed 2014-07, 79,000 miles“My 2003 Jaguar S-Type was recalled in 2004, recall #42036 (r513) power train: automatic transmission. I purchased my Jaguar as the second owner 1 1/2 years ago. I have had trouble with the car. For instance when I attempt to pass another vehicle on the highway and try to speed up the transmission slows the car down significantly. If I am traveling at 55 m.p.h and accelerate the car will immediately slow to about 30 m.p.h or less. It is very scary! And could result in a crash (as the warning stated on the recall)! The repair shop ran a computer diagnostic on my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695318, filed 2015-03, 71,000 miles“In the 1 1/2 years that I have owned my vehicle it has been int he shop 15 times for various reasons: electrical, transmission, front end problems, steering, accelerations etc...Jaguar has been dragging their feet for 4 months in rectifying problems. Consumer affiars is worthless and have accused me of outgrowing my car. Not concerned about their customers just doesn't want their car back.”
NHTSA complaint #10078761, filed 2004-06, 1,700 miles“At 11 miles a small noise was there. I look at tires & saw nothing. After road trip told service tech and salesman. Was told rock in tire, at 53 mile noise came back. Called salesman, and general manager was told to bring it in to shop monday. Paint has scratches threw out car paint.”
NHTSA complaint #10069016, filed 2004-01, 11 miles“Jaguar S-Type sedan 2003 was subject to recall r-513 but not limited to this. This vehicle experienced major malfunctions in performance with gear box and braking systems in which it could not be properly shifted out of park, lost RPM, parking brake failure, ABS warning lights and major engine light indicator warnings. The car could not be safely driven and suffered a major breakdown with less than 9500 miles, flatbedded to sportique motors in huntington, ny on 12/10/2004, returned on 12/15/2004 only to be flatbedded again on 12/17/2004. …”
NHTSA complaint #10375318, filed 2011-01, 33,948 milesRelated recalls
- 04V024000Jan 8, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion…Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004, XK 2003–2004, XJ 2004
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 10212839Sep 20, 2012ZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming
- 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…
- 10012459Feb 1, 2006Harsh transmission shifts adaptive shift strategy drift reprogram transmission control module & engine control module. *eh update.
- 10016413Aug 1, 2005Inability to shift gears - selector lever moves freely through j-gate - repair procedure.
- 10012514Jan 1, 2004Squeal/squeak noise during acceleration - flush and replace zf transmission fluid - repair procedure.
- 10012391Aug 1, 2003Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 (torque converter clutch stuck open) logged in the transmission control module (tcm) and…
- 10012394Jun 1, 2003Driveline clunk/knock when downshifting - zf 6hp26 automatic transmission - repair procedure.
- 10012515May 1, 2003Growling noise in 4th gear during warmup - v6 engines - zf6hp26 transmission - reconfigure transmission control module (tcm).
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 28% |
| 2003 | 16 | 16% |
| 2002 | 10 | 42% |
| 2001 | 13 | 16% |
| 2000 | 41 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology