Jaguar S-Type Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Jaguar S-Type — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Good | — | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Equipment | Full report → |
| 2007Best | Excellent | — | 8 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | 1 | 13 | 1 | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | 1 | 57 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | 2 | 16 | 3 | 4 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2003 | Avoid | 2 | 92 | 10 | 5 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2002 | Good | — | 18 | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2001 | Caution | 2 | 42 | 4 | — | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2000Worst | Avoid | 2 | 83 | 8 | 11 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
9 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Jaguar S-Type Problems
Based on 339 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jaguar S-Type Reliability
What year S-Type has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2000 Jaguar S-Type had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 83 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2000 report for specific defects.
Is the Jaguar S-Type reliable?
The Jaguar S-Type has accumulated 339 owner-filed complaints and 10 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2007 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used S-Type.
What are the most common S-Type problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (50 reports), Electrical System (29 reports), Suspension (28 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (26 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my S-Type has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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