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2003 Jaguar S-Type recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 13, 200606E056000 | Fuel system, gasolineFAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000
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| Oct 14, 200404V484000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V484000
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| Oct 7, 200404V488000 | Parking brakeTHIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE AND MAY CAUSE REAR WHEEL "LOCKUP" AT ANY ROAD SPEED. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V488000
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| Jan 8, 200404V024000 | Power train: automatic transmissionTHIS FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V024000
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Owner complaints by component104
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 22 | 21 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 19 |
| Power train | 16 | 15 |
| Parking brake | 14 | 13 |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 12 |
| Equipment | 11 | 11 |
| Visibility | 7 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 7 |
| Air bags | 7 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 7 |
| Steering | 7 | 7 |
| Tires | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 4 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel system
“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.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle would shift into reverse independently and would lock up while the gear shifter was in a drive(D).”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar S. The contact stated that his wife was reversing with the brake pedal being depressed when she lost control of the vehicle and it accelerated on its own almost crashing into pedestrians.”
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2003 Jaguar S-Type recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Jaguar S-Type. The most recent, 06E056000 (reported June 13, 2006), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Jaguar S-Type?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 104 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Jaguar S-Type?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Jaguar recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jaguar dealer.
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