2003 Jaguar S-Type Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,836miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Jaguar S-Type, 7% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,836 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.
“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“While driving home from work climate controls stopped working. The temperature display was stuck showing 23 degrees celsius. Neither the touch panel nor the control buttons were functional. The car had to be stopped and re-started to clear the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10058890, filed 2004-02, 150 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. While driving 55 MPH, the sun roof exploded without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,714.”
NHTSA complaint #10882947, filed 2016-07, 113,714 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. In march of 2010 the motor and regulator for the front passenger side window were replaced at his expense. While driving 40 MPH the driver's side window fell down into the door. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that the vehicle needed a new regulator and a motor for the window. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 68,480.”
NHTSA complaint #10367327, filed 2010-11, 65,000 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
- 10012370Dec 1, 2003Shield for roof opening panel slides forward while braking - loose fit.
- 10012385Jul 1, 2002Sliding roof does not close properly bounces open loss of calibration replace sliding roof motor. This service bulletin replaces s50116 dated 06/02.
- 10012382Jul 1, 2002Loose rearview mirror reinstalling mirror mounting block on windshield installion procedure.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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