Jaguar S-Type 2001
The 2001 Jaguar S-Type has a 3.0 L engine. It gets 18 MPG combined (16 city, 23 highway), per the EPA. 4 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 5 speeds |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel (RWD) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,880 × 1,820 × 1,420 mm (192.1 × 71.7 × 55.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,910 mm (114.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,750 kg (3,858 lb) |
| Body style | Midsize Cars |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
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Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataRecalls
Consequence · Remedy
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Consequence · Remedy
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Consequence · Remedy
IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE TWO BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS. VEHICLES WITH LOOSE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS WILL EITHER HAVE THE FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, OR IF NECESSARY, THE BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED.
Consequence · Remedy
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CHANGE, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
AT 77600 MILES THE CAR HAS HAD ALL THE BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT STEERING TO A POINT THAT IT'S SWAYING SO MUCH IT'S CHALLENGING TO STAY IN THE LANE WHEN ENCOUNTERING ANY IMPERFECTION ON THE ROAD. EXPERIENCING LOUD CLICKING AND CLUNKS AND FEAR THAT IF THIS DEVELOPS ANY FURTHER THE WHEELS WILL FALL OFF. THI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT AND DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN AND THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE FRAC…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE SQUEAKING NOISES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT, DRIVER SIDE AND REAR BEARINGS, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOWING FACILITY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND STRUCK A CURB. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES…
MY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FOR AN AC REPAIR IN SEPTEMBER. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT BOTH FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND BOTH BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY FOR $3,000! I WENT HOME AND CHECKED ONLINE TO FIND THAT MY CAR HAD A RECALL ISSUED (RECALL #6434) FOR THE EXACT ITEMS I WAS NOW BE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILIZER LINK, RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT, …
AIRBAG HARNESS ON 2001 S-TYPE JAGUAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED BUT LIGHT ON DASH KEEPS COMING ON AFTER REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE WHEN REPAIR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE REPAIRED TWICE, FIRST TIME THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 3 MONTHS AFTER REPAIR; SECOND TIME AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 13 MONTHS AFTER REPAIR. INTERMITT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR S TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT BEGAN TAPPING THE SHIFTER AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHI…
UNUSUAL NOISE WAS COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING WAS LIKE LOOSE, I WAS GOING 40MPH ON 2 WAY ROAD THAN I HIT ROAD BUMP AND CAR JUST WENT TO LEFT BY SELF AND I ALMOST HIT THE CAR COMING FROM OPPOSITE WAY. BACK IN DECEMBER 2013 I TOOK CAR TO SHOP TO GET ALIGNMENT DONE AND THE TECH TOLD ME THERE IS SOMETHING…
Questions
- What engine does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have?
- The 2001 Jaguar S-Type has a 3.0 L engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
- It gets 18 MPG combined (16 city, 23 highway), per the EPA.
- Does the 2001 Jaguar S-Type have recalls?
- 4 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Fuel System, Gasoline (2006-06-13).
- What are the common problems of the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Suspension.
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