2003 Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type 2003

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2003 Jaguar S-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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2003 Jaguar S-Type suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Jaguar S-Type

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $2500
lower rear control arms needed replacing 
74000 mi

US $750
replaced front right control arm 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

supercharged 400hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

132800 mi

US $2800
Also r&r rear axle bearing, back brake pads, e brake pads, also r&r one (of two) low pressure Power steering hose. 
154000 mi

US $250
shocks, and other suspension parts...... 
84000 mi

US $900
clunk sound in rear end 
44000 mi

US $173
Still have a suspension noise in the front left wheel when going over pot holes. Less pronounced or most often not there when going over a bump. It's when the wheel travel increases. 
102180 mi

C $1200
lower control arm and wheel bearing 
89000 mi

US $200
Needed new strut lower bushing (Jag says they aren't avaialble need a new $400 strut but they are!) and new re dealerar brakes 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

102530 mi

US $1343
Upper control arms replaced both front and rear. Replaced: rear sway bar links and outer tie rod ends for steering. 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

90000 mi

US $670
Upper control arm. Needs other suspension work. Ball joint, struts, etc 
91000 mi

US $380
Rear strut replacement. 
91000 mi

US $350
Front struts and lower control arm bushing (not replaced). 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

131000 mi

£1100
rear control arms, 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type Suspension Problems

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