Jaguar S-Type Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Jaguar S-Type model year (2000–2008) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Jaguar S-Type Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 83 complaints
11 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 111
2 recalls · 92 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 108
1 recall · 57 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 62
Best Jaguar S-Type Years to Buy
0 recalls · 8 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 8
1 recall · 13 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 16
0 recalls · 18 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 20
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Jaguar S-Type — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 29 | Good |
| 2007 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 16 | Good |
| 2005 | 1 | 57 | 1 | — | 62 | Caution |
| 2004 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | 30 | Good |
| 2003 | 2 | 92 | 5 | — | 108 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 0 | 18 | 1 | — | 20 | Good |
| 2001 | 2 | 42 | — | — | 48 | Caution |
| 2000 | 2 | 83 | 11 | — | 111 | Avoid |
All 9 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Jaguar S-Type Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder S-Type models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year S-Type should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2000 Jaguar S-Type if possible. It has 2 recalls, 83 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 111 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year S-Type to buy?+
The 2007 Jaguar S-Type is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 8. It has only 0 recalls and 8 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which S-Type has the fewest problems?+
The 2007, 2006, 2002 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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