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2002 Jaguar S-Type — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 S-Type 3.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.0LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2002 Jaguar S‑Type is a mid‑size passenger car built on the S‑Type platform and powered by a 3.0‑liter engine mated to a five‑speed automatic transmission, delivering an EPA rating of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined. Its power‑train focus is reflected in the reliability data, with 35 owner complaints recorded for the year—a modest figure that sits well below the peak of 146 complaints in 2000 yet above the very low 2‑complaint baseline of the inaugural 1999 model. Across the 1999‑2008 span, the 2002 S‑Type therefore represents a relatively stable point in the model’s reliability curve, suggesting a generally dependable year within the generation’s overall record.

Model year2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

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 C2D56297. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 sizeP225-55ZR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2D56297 alt C2C41611
Engine air filter	XR88237 alt AJ82766
Fuel filter	C2Z7738
Spark plug	C2A1535 alt C2S46895
Battery	C2D61169
Front wiper blades	XR858027 discontinued
Serpentine belt	XR830447 alt AJ84136
Thermostat	XR85174 alt AJ86484
Cabin air filter	XR849205 alt XR838396

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Curb weight	3651 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	99 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium 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 Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	14.8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub

221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap	0.051-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Model year 2002, 1.45; model year 2002.5, 1.65 lbs
Oil Type	PAG
Oil Capacity	Model year 2002, 3.00-5.00; model year 2002.5, 6.76. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	680 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	12-16 ohms
Intake Valve Lash	0.0008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.0014 in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	156 ft-lbs
Other	SPORT SUSPENSION
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.28 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

17 ft. lbs. Step 2: 31 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

17 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.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order	360 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees
6	90 degrees	90 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 mi	Battery (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 mi	Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 70,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory 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 2002 Jaguar S-Type sits in a notable trough within the generation’s complaint and recall trends. After a massive spike to 146 complaints and 3 recalls in 2000, the numbers dropped sharply to 80 complaints in 2001 and further to just 35 in 2002, with recalls also declining to 2. This lull is temporary, as complaints surge again to 104 in 2003 with 4 recalls, indicating that 2002 represents a relative calm between two waves of reported issues. The top complaint areas for 2002 are power train (10) and vehicle speed control (6), with 4 crash complaints recorded, though the data does not specify root causes. Given its lower complaint and recall counts compared to the years immediately before and after, the 2002 model year appears to be a more favorable choice within this generation, but the presence of crash-related complaints and the subsequent spike in 2003 suggest that underlying problems were not fully resolved.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train10

Vehicle Speed Control6

Electrical System2

Tires2

Suspension2

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Equipment2

Suspension,Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

04V484000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 14/10/2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE… Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT LETTERS WHICH WILL INCLUDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS CONTAINING THE REQUIRED WARNING STATEMENT. IF THEY PREFER, OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEALERS TO HAVE…

06E056000Fuel System, GasolineReported 13/06/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK… Remedy: 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 55 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	SIM card activation issues

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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Engine oil filter C2D56297 Engine air filter XR88237 Fuel filter C2Z7738 Spark plug C2A1535

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2002 S-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.