Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | −88% | — | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2007 | 5 | −82% | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Good |
| 2006 | 17 | −60% | 1 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2005 | 85 | 2.0× | 2 | Fuel System | Avoid |
| 2004 | 25 | −35% | 3 | Brake | Average |
| 2003 | 100 | 3.5× | 3 | Brake | Avoid |
| 2002 | 24 | −31% | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2001 | 79 | 3.0× | 2 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2000 | 141 | 5.8× | 2 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median S-Type year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jaguar S-Type problems
Latest Jaguar S-Type recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only.
Remedy: These vehicles have not been released to customers and are located at dealer lots . The fuel tank will be replaced.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Some passenger vehicles May have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (fdm), jet pump module (jpm), and/or cluster valve (cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This May result in illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), or a fuel odor.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals May be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
Certain sedans May have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began November 22, 2005. Owners May contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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 engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of…
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 them install the labels.
Parking brake
On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, May unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic park brake module with the latest production lever parts. The recall began on January 15, 2005. Owners should contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jaguar S-Type should you avoid?
2000, 2003, 2001 and 2005 — these years have the most complaints relative to other S-Type years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2000.
What is the best year for the Jaguar S-Type?
2008 has the fewest complaints compared with other S-Type years at the same age, followed by 2007 and 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jaguar S-Type problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (95), brakes (75) and fuel & propulsion system (65). Transmission complaints peak in the 2000 model year.
How many recalls has the Jaguar S-Type had?
8 recalls across 2000–2008. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Jaguar S-Type recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.