There are 3 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2002 Jaguar S-Typein NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE FAILURES RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM, THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06E056000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
WHILE DRIVING AT 35/50MPH STEERING WHEEL WILL SHIMMY.CONTACTED DEALER. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED 6 TIMES, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK
NVH ISSUE - HIGH PITCHED WHINE SIMILAR TO RUNNING A FINGER AROUND THE RIM OF A WINE GLASS. NOISE OCCURS BETWEEN 15-20MPH AND AGAIN AT 65-70MPH. PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO MANUFACTURER AND DRIVESHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BUT IT DID NOT HELP.*AK
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026