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
4 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 12
4 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 12
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
Best Jaguar S-Type Years to Buy
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
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Jaguar S-Type — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Caution |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Caution |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 12 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 12 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Caution |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 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 2003 Jaguar S-Type if possible. It has 4 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 12 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year S-Type to buy?+
The 2002 Jaguar S-Type is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 2 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which S-Type has the fewest problems?+
The 2002, 2005, 2006 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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