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#BS-2003-JAGSTY-3593

2003 Jaguar S Type

Based on reports from 151 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

151

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 151 complaints, 19 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

28 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (49 reports) • Median: 34K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (28 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes28 (19%)

Speed Control17 (11%)

Electrical10 (7%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (5%)

Engine6 (4%)

Airbags5 (3%)

Drivetrain5 (3%)

Other5 (3%)

2003 Jaguar S Type: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2003 Jaguar S Type, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,948 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2003 Jaguar S Type, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2003 Jaguar S Type, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2003 Jaguar S Type, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Jaguar S Type. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

04V024000May 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT INDICATION.

04V484000Jan 2005

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BENEATH A LEAF SCREEN, SUCH THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR BODY IS NOT VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW.

04V488000Jan 2005

PARKING BRAKE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE, WHICH CONTROLS THE APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY UNINTENTIONALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING TO THE DRIVER.

06E056000Aug 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jaguar S Type is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2003 Jaguar S Type vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

151

Class avg

250

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 151 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jaguar S Type Model Years

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

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2003 Jaguar S Type: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Jaguar S Type?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2003 Jaguar S Type is related to the brakes, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2003 Jaguar S Type reliable?

The 2003 Jaguar S Type has 151 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2003 Jaguar S Type problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2003 Jaguar S Type have any recalls?

Yes, the 2003 Jaguar S Type has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Jaguar S Type problems start?

Based on 112 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 33,948 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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