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, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Jaguar S-Type Years to Avoid
4 recalls · 146 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 176
4 recalls · 103 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem score: 135
3 recalls · 90 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 105
Best Jaguar S-Type Years to Buy
1 recall · 6 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 9
0 recalls · 13 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 32
2 recalls · 22 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 39
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Jaguar S-Type — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 13 | 32 | Good |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 9 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 | 39 | Good |
| 2005 | 3 | 90 | 105 | Caution |
| 2004 | 4 | 25 | 43 | Good |
| 2003 | 4 | 103 | 135 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 2 | 35 | 47 | Good |
| 2001 | 4 | 80 | 94 | Caution |
| 2000 | 4 | 146 | 176 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
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. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year S-Type should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2000 Jaguar S-Type if possible. It has 4 recalls, 146 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is POWER TRAIN. The overall problem score is 176 — 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 9. It has only 1 recall and 6 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which S-Type has the fewest problems?+
The 2007, 2008, 2006 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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