JaguarS-Type20013.0L/jaguar/s-type/2001/3-0l/

2001 Jaguar S-Type — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 S-Type 3.0L.

Engine 3.0LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L pairs its 3.0-liter engine with a five-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. With 80 owner complaints—suspension being the most frequently cited problem area—and three recalls, this model year sits below the 2000 peak of 146 complaints but well above the 1999 low of just two, placing it in the upper-middle range of the S-Type's 1999–2008 complaint history. That positioning suggests the 2001 saw some improvement after a troubled launch year, yet still carried enough persistent issues to make it one of the more problematic years in the model's run.

Model year20042003200220012000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter EAZ1354. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225-55HR16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7, 7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterEAZ1354 alt C2D56297
Engine air filterXR88237
Fuel filterC2Z7738
Spark plugC2A1535 alt C2S46895
BatteryC2D61169
Front wiper bladesXR812132
Serpentine beltXR830447 alt AJ84136
ThermostatXR85174 alt AJ86484
Cabin air filterXR838396 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase114.6 in
Curb weight3816 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts14.8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap0.051-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.45 lbs
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity3.00-5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Intake Valve Lash0.0008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0014 in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle156 ft-lbs
OtherSPORT SUSPENSION
Brake ApplicationWITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.28 in / 0.6 in / 1.2 in / 0.8 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.28 in / 0.6 in / 1.2 in / 0.8 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs. Step 2: 31 ft. lbs., Step 3: 10517 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
422.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miUnderbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 70,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type sits near the peak of a volatile complaint arc for this generation, dropping from the debut 2000 model's 146 complaints but remaining significantly higher than the subsequent 2002 model's 35 complaints. With 80 federal complaints, 3 recalls, and 62 technical service bulletins, the 2001 model reflects the generation's early growing pains rather than its later stabilization. The data specifies that the primary issues for the 2001 model center on Suspension (31 complaints), followed by Power Train (9) and Engine & Engine Cooling (5), alongside 7 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint. Because this model year falls within the high-complaint early arc and suffers from concentrated suspension issues without a specified root cause in the data, it represents a riskier purchase than the lower-volume later years. Consequently, buyers should skip the 2001 model in favor of a later, more stabilized year like 2002 or 2004 to avoid these early-generation defects.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
62
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
80
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 80 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension31
Power Train9
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Visibility4
Air Bags3
Steering2
Steering,Suspension2
Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V359002Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 06/11/2000

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

00V228004Seat BeltsReported 25/08/2000

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… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CHANGE, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 62 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20Electrical SystemA customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20EquipmentSIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20EquipmentInControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV2018-08-20Electrical System18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_08MAR182018-03-08EquipmentJaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 S-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.