Most common 2000 Jaguar S-Type problems
Share of the 141 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar S-Type complaints by model year
Best S-Type years: 2008, 2007, 2006. Years to avoid: 2000, 2003, 2001, 2005. Compare all years →
2000 Jaguar S-Type recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be…
Seat belts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
What 2000 Jaguar S-Type owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 41 →
On several occasions I've had problems with my 2000 s Type Jaguar. The transmission causes many safety problems. Such as not shifting, hesitation etc. Which could be a major safety issue while driving on the hwy. Once my fiance was driving the vehicle and the hesitation of the transmission caused him to slam into the curb causing major damage to the front end. I've also had the transmission gasket replaced at the dealership. Know its back in the shop awaiting a new transmission. Jaguar is not taking any responsibility of these problems. Several other Jaguar owners have experienced similar problems. Thank you for your time. [redacted].
On several occasions I've had problems with my 2000 s Type Jaguar. The transmission causes many safety problems. Such as not shifting, hesitation etc. Which could be a major safety issue while driving on the hwy. Once my fiance was driving the vehicle and the hesitation of the transmission caused him to slam into the curb causing major damage to the front end. I've also had the transmission gasket replaced at the dealership. Now its back in the shop awaiting a new transmission. Jaguar is not taking any responsibility of these problems. Several other Jaguar owners have experienced similar problems. Thank you for your time. [redacted].
Engine & cooling all 24 →
This car is dangerous almost got me killed,I get on the freeway get to 55 MPH,the car shuts off numerous times,don't drive highway,,I,another times just lock into safetyfailmode numerous times,I was stuck and had car towed,leaks water when it rains to battery I'm always replacing one due to battery drains quickly,throttle body is always clogged,my airbag light flashes always on dash,seatbelts don't tighten on hard stop,it shakes when stopping at light,engine gets hot fan don't shut on,trunk button pops open when it wants,fuel pump disentangle, A/C buttons don't work when it gets cold hard to push down,sunroof get stuck,steering wheel doesn't adjust right,head rest doesn't support your head at all,discomfort,electronic problems,key gets stuck,t ignition system,this car has cool fire problems it is not safe I could have gotten killed in it more than once.
Code p1383 variable cam timing over retarded bank1 p possible causes cam timing improperly set continuos oil flow to the vct piston chamber vtc solenoid valve stuck. I have the engine light on ,and my carr drive wires I took my carr to get check and tech notes there is a factory service bulletin for the p1383 code on Jaguar model s typeand factory recommends reprogramin the power train control module . I contact the Jaguar dealership and they treat me very rude and they dining to even check my https://www.autocodes.com/p1383_jaguar.html.
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 23 →
A Jaguar 2000 was purchased on dec 2003. It had 39000 miles. I have only put on 4000 miles on this car and the ball joint broke the other day and I was almost killed. The car was towed to a local foreign auto place and Jaguar refuses to repair the ball joint. Claiming they will only take the claim from a registered Jaguar dealer. So the car was towed today to momentum Jaguar on the sw freeway and I was told that the ball joint was replaced on the drivers side in April 2001 and it broke again???in less that 43000 miles we have had 2 defective ball joints?? And the passenger side is defective as well and needs to be changed!! This is a serious defect and Jaguar is disclaiming any and all responsibility...it also has A/C problems and electrical problems. The sensors do not work and were replaced last year. The window regulators broke and were charged to me.. …
Six months ago I noticed a crack on the passenger side of the windshield. The crack was noticed hours after car was parked. Two days ago another crack appeared on the driver side of the windshield. Both cracks are similar in nature, and both are near the side columns at about 9.5 inches from the bottom of the windshield. Dealer inspected the vehicle and dismissed any windshield manufacturing, or stress point defects due to chips on the glass. Escalation to 1800-Jaguar was not useful, as they only thing they did was act as a mediator to the dealer, instead of concerned with the reasons behind the cracked glass.
2000 Jaguar S-Type engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Jaguar S-Type a good car?
Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 S-Type rates avoid: 5.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the S-Type at the same age. It is one of the S-Type years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Jaguar S-Type?
The transmission & drivetrain — 41 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (24) and windows, wipers & sunroof (23).
How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar S-Type have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Jaguar S-Type, the most recent from November 6, 2000 (lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar S-Type?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2007 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 2003, 2001 and 2005. See the full Jaguar S-Type years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Jaguar S-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 34% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.