With 2 recalls and 80 complaints, the 2001 Jaguar S-Type rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

00V3590022000-06-11

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

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.

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00V2280042000-25-08

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type's biggest weak point? SUSPENSION. It leads 80 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Suspension31

02Power Train9

03Engine And Engine Cooling5

04Visibility4

05Air Bags3

80 total across 1 model years (2001–2001)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jaguar S-Type Fuel Economy

18mpg combined

15-16city

22-23hwy

$4,550/yr

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type delivers 18 MPG combined, consistent across 2 configurations. Straightforward efficiency.

By Trim

S-Type - Automatic 5-spd

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

S-Type - Automatic 5-spd

18mpg

4.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2001 Jaguar S-Type

13States

56%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (30%), but the remaining listings are spread across 12 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

830%

FLFlorida

415%

PAPennsylvania

311%

NCNorth Carolina

27%

TXTexas

27%

DEDelaware

14%

MIMichigan

14%

INIndiana

14%

NHNew Hampshire

14%

NJNew Jersey

14%

NYNew York

14%

WIWisconsin

14%

OH1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2001.

Buying a 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2001 Jaguar S-Type a good car to buy?

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is suspension, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

EPA rates the 2001 Jaguar S-Type at 18 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

SUSPENSION is the number-one complaint area for the 2001 Jaguar S-Type, based on 80 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.