Most common 2005 Jaguar S-Type problems
Share of the 85 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 →
2005 Jaguar S-Type recalls (2)
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.
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.
What 2005 Jaguar S-Type owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 45 →
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the fuel tank, fuel pump, flange, retaining ring, pipe feed, fuel tank straps, heat shield, fuel hose, heat sleeve, evaporator pipe, electronic control unit, fuel tank harness, cable tie, and cabin overlay wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair shop in Virginia. My wife is now too afraid to drive the car because of the gas fumes, fear of a fire, and sudden engine failure. My service technician at Mountain Valley Motors believes the problem has to do with a faulty Jaguar fuel system.
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar s-Type. While reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal beeping noise and the brakes malfunctioned. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was not filed and the contact did not sustain any injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Initially while being parked in dec. 2014, I started the car but could not release the electronic park brake. I had to drive it to a mechanic 3 miles away with the brakes smoking. They saw a procedure for resetting the park brake and gave me a copy. All was well for 2 mos. But driving along about 30mph they suddenly locked. I was able to pull over and fortunately had been carrying tools for this and performed the procedure. It happened two more times in 2015 after I was stopped with engine off. I called Jaguar and they said there is no recall, but I have been afraid to drive it long distances and do not want to sell it as it is a serious safety concern. Jaguar offered to look at it but I know all about that and what it could cost, especially when it does not always happen. Note: see enclosed documents for 2004, but I have supposedly a 2005 with this issue.
Air bags
Anti-lock brakes failed to operate during 'sudden stop' causing crash. Air conditioning system does not cool car off, even at lowest temp. Set and highest fan setting; car was brought into dealer 3 times for this as of this date; car does not take fuel - auto shut-off prevents it from accepting fuel; during recent crash caused by total brake failure, air bag light came on but no air bag deployed - why didn't the air bag deploy?; low fuel light does not come on; remote will not lock car, only unlock
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar s-Type. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The contact called a local dealer (Jaguar thousand oaks, 3601 auto mall dr, thousand oaks, ca 91362, [phone]) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 92,000.
2005 Jaguar S-Type engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Jaguar S-Type a good car?
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 S-Type rates avoid: 2.0× 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 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
The fuel & propulsion system — 45 complaints, 53% of all complaints for this model year, most often about storage › tank assembly. Next are the brakes (18) and air bags (7).
How many recalls does the 2005 Jaguar S-Type have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type, the most recent from October 31, 2006 (tank assembly). 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 2005 Jaguar S-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 66,000 miles; 32% 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.