Jaguar S TYPE Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data
Comparing used Jaguar S TYPE options? We analyzed 9 model years (2000–2008) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Jaguar S TYPE has 521 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls across model years 2000–2008. The most reported issue area is POWER TRAIN. 2000 drew the most complaints; 2007 drew the fewest.
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- S TYPE
- Model years analyzed
- 2000–2008 (9 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 521
- Safety recall campaigns
- 24
- Crash-related complaints
- 52
- Fire-related complaints
- 9
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2000 (146 complaints)
- Best model year (fewest complaints)
- 2007 (6 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- POWER TRAIN
- Reliability signal
- Poor
By model year
Jaguar S TYPE: which years to avoid & which to buy
Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.
These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.
These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
NCAP crash test ratings for this model are not yet loaded or this vehicle was not tested in the years analyzed. NHTSA tests a subset of new vehicles each year. Check nhtsa.gov/ratings directly for the latest results.
What the complaint data suggests
PoorThe JAGUAR S TYPE has 521 NHTSA complaints and 24 recalls on record. 52 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 521 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 24 federal recall campaigns
- 52 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.
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- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
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Problems by model year (best vs. worst)
Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Oct 2026
Safety recalls
NHTSA safety recalls
24 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SEAT BELTS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2000–2008. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
Common problems
What goes wrong most often
The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 521 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.
Owner complaints
NHTSA complaint reports
521 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
The contact owns a 2008 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving 35MPH, there was debris on the roadway, which caused a blowout of the front passenger’s side tire. The contact then pulled over on the side of the highway and attempted to change the tire; however, the contact was unable to remove the lug nuts. As a result of the lug nut failure, the wrench provided with the vehicle became inoperable. The contact drove the vehicle with the flat tire back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with having poorly designed lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired but was driven back to the residence. The contact's son who is an independent mechanic was able to bring a special machine needed to remove the lug nuts and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer also advised the contact to bring the vehicle to the nearest dealer which was 60 miles away from the residence for the service. The failure mileage was approximately 49,620.
Jaguar land Rover has discontinued importation of Jaguar and related OEM parts. PT.Jeff Car Care order all four wheel rotors for 49345 miles and stated "rotors shot" Also ordered and then returned from PARTSGEEK for $293 but had also to return due to 326mm spec parts. $75.00 shop time was charged to place vehicle on lift twice remove one wheel and calibre only twice to find rotors called for 326mm were to large. Call JLR and they called Huntington JLR who wanted to charge $850 for 300mm rear, who stated correct OEM rotor size is not 326mm but front 305mm which US JLR warehouse is completely sold out no more being imported , but has rear 300mm available. A tough NAPA Pt. Jeff Store order a 4 set but have to measure rotors . NYS INSPECTION WILL FAIL BRAKES but a lung cancer at [XXX] of age who need my Jaguar to go to hospital and doctors does not want to have NYS INSPECTION STICKER RED REMOVED by shop under NYS DOT law and be ticketed for failure to have Jaguar NYS Inspected only to be told I need brakes but JLR does not nor other OEM have the front vented 305mm rotors. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On 5/8/23 called JLR NA on transmission issues fault codes C0003A(abs) P0500 and PO721 gear box and speed sensors. They recommended not to drive and have towed and connected to JLR road side, but $225 to closest JLR dealer, so called back and JLR recommended Jaguar Plus and T&S Auto Clinic, locally. Plus does not do transmissions, so T&S called for tow $105.Open case on 5/9/23 #[XXX] and told T&S don't proceed with shop work, until we came in and authorized. Issue with them , no receipts , no written estimates that were requested. Here is issue: CLUNK in automatic PRND . Yellow check engine, abs and instrument displays"abs fault" "gear box" " output shaft" and many others. However if the DSC is disabled, like on heavy snow; and slowly shift P R N D then J shift to 2,3,4,5 no CLUNK just normal bumps in and out N. No speed issues my husband says. But I am 77 and have lung cancer and cannot work it without the D automatic . Many emails and calls to JLR who set up appointments with JLR dealers 25-50 miles away. All say they have to run diagnosis for two hours, $500 non- refundable fee, even though the instrument two green displays give most of the faults keep flashing. Transmission shop day have cheap ABS RR changed , and scheduled, some report that cures all faults, since JLR software get confused , revs engine, upshifts, down shifts and CLUNK. Solution: Husband says start engine, let idle down ,warn up, press DSC off, ease from P to R and you hear shift , then stop in N and the slowly D, the immediately in J shifter go through 5,4,3,2 keep foot on brake at all times. Result no CLUNK, but small normal bumps.(Keeps lock in gear, no down shifts Two JLR dealers say OOS and TCM internal new $14,000 or one said $4,200 plus labor warrantee 1 year. JLR refuses build sheet(Tranny s/n) ECU versions, any assistance on poor ECU software and fault code management on board I, a cancer survivor have difficulty follow my husband steeps and in fear of driving S type Jaguar! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD CLICKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH FRONT TIRES. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR BOX WITHIN THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY AND THE "GEAR BOX" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FALSELY REPORTED THAT THE TRUNK WAS OPEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. GALPIN JAGUAR (15500 ROSCOE BLVD, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA, 91406, (818) 894-3800) REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN THE VEHICLE IN 2009. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THAT THE LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,500. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER SOLD A CAR THAT WAS USED AS A NEW CAR IT HAD ONLY 585 MILES. UPDATED 2/1/19*JB
ACCIDENT CAUSING DEATH WITH THE REAR BRAKES ENGAGING WITH THE CAR IN MOTION, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS, ETC. THAT HAS POTENTIALLY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AT SPEED. ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE WHICH IS TOO SHORT AND APPLIES THE REAR BRAKES WHENEVER THE CAR SUSPENSION COMPRESSES DUE TO CARRYING LARGE LOAD OF REAR PASSENGERS. THE PRIOR SYMPTOMS ARE THE REAR PADS WHICH WEAR OUT EARLY, AND DESPITE THIS BEING A KNOWN ISSUE JAGUAR HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. ASSOCIATED POOR FUEL CONSUMPTION DUE TO THE PERMANENTLY DRAGGING REAR BRAKES WAS IDENTIFIED IN PRIOR DEALER INSPECTIONS. UPDATED 10/06/17 *BF UPDATED 9/7/18*JB*DT*JB
JAGUAR S-TYPE SEDAN 2003 WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL R-513 BUT NOT LIMITED TO THIS. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR MALFUNCTIONS IN PERFORMANCE WITH GEAR BOX AND BRAKING SYSTEMS IN WHICH IT COULD NOT BE PROPERLY SHIFTED OUT OF PARK, LOST RPM, PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, ABS WARNING LIGHTS AND MAJOR ENGINE LIGHT INDICATOR WARNINGS. THE CAR COULD NOT BE SAFELY DRIVEN AND SUFFERED A MAJOR BREAKDOWN WITH LESS THAN 9500 MILES, FLATBEDDED TO SPORTIQUE MOTORS IN HUNTINGTON, NY ON 12/10/2004, RETURNED ON 12/15/2004 ONLY TO BE FLATBEDDED AGAIN ON 12/17/2004. A NEW COMPUTER WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE AS PROMISED AT THAT TIME, AND THE COMPUTER WAS SIMPLY REFLASHED. AT 33,948 MILES OUT OF WARRENTY ON MAY 26, 2010 THIS VEHICLE SUFFERED THE SAME MAJOR BREAKDOWN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND WAS AGAIN FLATBEDDED TO HUNTINGTON LAND ROVER JAGUAR, FORMERLY SPORTIQUE JAGUAR, HUNTINGTON, NY. THE CAR COULD NOT PROPERLY BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK, LOST RPM AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY.THE DEALERSHIP WORKED ON THE CAR FOUR (4) TIMES DECLARING THE PROBLEM SOLVED ON THREE OCCASIONS FROM MAY 26, 2010 UNTIL IT WAS FLAT BEDDED BACK A FORTH TIME ON 07/22/10 ONLY TO BE TOLD THE CAR NEEDED A NEW "PARK SENSOR MODULE" AND NEW "TRANSMISSION SENSOR" AT A COST OF OVER $4000 DOLLARS WITH LABOR. MY ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FROM JAGUAR CENTRAL AND HUNTINGTON JAGUAR BASED ON MY CONTENTION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER PROPERLY FIXED WHEN UNDER WARRANTY RESULTED IN CONTINUAL REFUSALS BY THESE PARTIES WITH CLAIMS BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT A FAULTY TRUCK SEAL AND WATER LEAK THAT CERTAINLY DID NOT EXIST AT 9500MILES NECESSITATED THE COSTLY REPAIRS (THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR IS INSIDE THE SEALED TRANSMISSION). MY COMPLAINTS TO THE DMV ( WITH LOOKBACK OF 90 DAYS) HAS RESULTED IN THEIR FINDINGS OF A DEALERSHIP MIS-DIAGNOSIS . THE CAR REMAINS INCAPACITATED AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION INTO ALL REPAIRS AND HISTORIES OF SIMILAR MODELS RELATED TO NHTSA RECALLS BUT NOT LIMITED TO THIS. *TR
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I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERNAL ROAD ~45MPH, NOT ACCELERATING , JUST MAINTAINING SPEED. THE ENGINE BASICALLY SHUT DOWN, AND I HAD TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR WAS BARELY MOVING EVEN THOUGH THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, ENGINE LIGHT ON, AS WELL AS "ENGINE SYSTEMS FAULT, PARKBRAKE FAULT, DSC NOT AVAILABLE" MESSAGE SHOWING UP ON THE DASH. I RESTARTED THE CAR BUT NOW THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER ISSUES MENTIONED BEFORE AND THE CAR BATTERY DRAINED OUT COMPLETELY AND WENT LIMP. I GOT THE CAR JUMP STARTED AND EVEN THEN IT SHOWED A "ABS FAULT". I WAITED FOR 30 MINS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THEN FINALLY DROVE IT BACK TO MY HOUSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ATLEAST 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 1 MONTH. ONLINE FORUMS SAYS THAT THIS IS A THROTTLE SENSOR ISSUE AND ITS A COMMON ENOUGH PROBLEM THAT JAGUAR NEEDS TO RECALL AND FIX THESE CARS. I AM VERY PERPLEXED THAT A CAR WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN ON THE ROAD, PUT ITSELF INTO "LIMP MODE" AND BE ABSOLUTELY FINE AN HOUR LATER. *TR
JAGUAR X TYPE TRANNY FAILING... HOW LONG BEFORE IT FAILS IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER ?? *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC LOW PROFILE TIRES, SIZE P245/40/R18 ON A 2008 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRES HAD BLISTERS ON THE SIDEWALL; THEREFORE, IT FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DOT AND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 17,000.
BOUGHT A NEW JAGUAR S-TYPE IN 2001. ON 8/9/04 WITH 10723 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACEMENT. ON 12/29/06 TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION ISSUES (27302 MILES). I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS OPERATING WITHIN SPECS. ON 7/7/07 TOOK CAR IN AGAIN WITH COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION (32625 MILES) AND AGAIN WAS TOLD THE CARS TRANSMISSION WAS OPERATING WITHIN SPECS. ON APRIL 17, 2009 WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE. CAR WAS TOWED. THE JAGUAR REPAIR SHOP STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (AT ~45,000 MILES, NOTE THAT THIS IS ONLY 35,000 MILES AFTER FIRST REPLACEMENT). *TR
ON JAN. 21 2009, A SPONTANEOUS FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. IT HAD JUST BEEN TO THE DEALER JAN.6-9 2009. THE FIRE CAUSED A COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
RECENTLY (10/16/08) PURCHASED A 2001 S-TYPE 4.0 WITH 74316 MI. 2ND DAY I HAD IT TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. WITHIN 1 WEEK HAD TO BE REBUILT. ALL COILS REPLACED AND #4 & #5 KEEP GOING BAD. DEALERSHIP STATED COILS WERE BROKEN. SENT HOME WITH BROKEN COILS. WINDOW REGULATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DEALERSHIP STATED NO PROBLEM. POOR SERVICE, POOR QUALITY. *TR
I WAS READY TO PARK, I HADN'T EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE OFF SEAT BELT OR TURN OFF IGNITION WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CAR TOOK OFF LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL. STEPPED ON BRAKE, CAR WOULD NOT STOP. FINALLY IT STOPPED AT EMBANKMENT WITH THE HELP OF A CHAMISA TREE. CAR WAS TAKEN TO ONLY JAGUAR REPAIR IN NEW MEXICO, THAT BEING MELLOY JAGUAR IN ALBUQUERQUE. IT WAS TAKEN THERE TWICE, THE ASSESSMENT NO PROBLEM WITH CAR; NO CODES COULD RELATE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION, BLAME WAS ON ME, WITH MELLOY STATING IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME STEPPING ON GAS AND BRAKE AT SAME TIME. LAME EXCUSE, I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE CODE MACHINE ON ME; I HAVE DRIVEN FOR OVER THIRTY EIGHT YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MY MOTHER WAS WITH ME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT WAS A MIRACLE THAT WE WERE NOT HURT. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2006, IT WAS A USED CAR. CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,500 MILES. FROM THE TIME WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, WE HAD PUT APPROXIMATELY 11,000 MILES IN A YEAR WHEN CAR STARTED ACTING UP. THIS SUMMER, CAR, WHEN STOPPED, STARTED TO TAKE OFF ON IT'S OWN. CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IT. DAUGHTER WAS WITH ME. HUSBAND ALSO HAD AN INCIDENT. AFTER EVERYTHING I'VE READ WITH NHTSA, I AM OF THE BELIEF THAT THIS WILL NOT BE SOLVED, BUT RATHER BLAMED ON HUMAN ERROR. EVENTHOUGH, I BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL BE THE CONCLUSION, I BELIEVE, WITH CLEAR CONSCIENCE THAT I TRIED TO SAVE LIVES. ON ONE LAST NOTE, I HAVE LEARNED THAT WHEN YOU THINK THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, TRY TO BRING A SOLUTION. I THINK THE MAIN PROBLEM IS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL WHICH IS ALSO LINKED TO THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE COMPUTER TELLING VEHICLE TO OPEN AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT FULL STOP. THIS CAN JUST HAPPEN RANDOMLY. *TR
PARKING BRAKE FAULT/E-BRAKE MODULE ...MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND MY ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF GEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY OFFERED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE E BRAKE MODULE. MY FURHER RESERACH INDICATEDT THAT THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM WITH DIFFERENT YEARS OF THIS MODEL CAR THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECALLED BY THE CAR MANUFACTURE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE APPEARS TO BE AWARE OF THIS PRE-EXISTING PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND HAVE FAIL TO CORRECT OR ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,216.
I PURCHASED THIS 2007 JAGUAR S-TYPE IN NOV 2013. APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AGO I STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING ITSELF WHEN THE CAR WAS SHIFTED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT TAKES A GOOD 15-20 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WILL DISENGAGE ITSELF. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT NOW THAT THE BRAKE PADS HAVE WORN TO THE POINT OF INITIAL GRINDING NOISE BEING HEARD, WHICH IS A CLEAR INDICATOR OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE A COUPLE OF NIGHTS AGO, SO AS TO CONFIRM IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY JAGUAR S-TYPE "RECALLS" FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM, AND IN FACT FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY REPORTED INSTANCES OF THEM FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. IN FACT, THE PROBLEM CAN ESCALATE ITSELF IF THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WERE TO ENGAGE ITSELF ON ITS OWN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKES/TIRES TO LOCK UP.....AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE RECALL NUMBERS ARE R166 AND R167, BUT IN CONTACTING JAGUAR CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE, AS WELL AS A LOCAL JAGUAR SERVICE DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THAT WHILE MY ISSUE APPEARS TO BE MIRRORING THESE PRIOR RECALLS, THERE IS NOT AN ACTUAL RECALL CURRENTLY "OPEN" ON THE 2007 JAGUAR S-TYPE MODEL YEAR VEHICLE. THIS TO ME SEEMS RIDICULOUS. WHAT SHOULD IT MATTER WHAT THE MANUFACTURED YEAR OF THE VEHICLE IS? IF THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS HAS OCCURRED ON PRIOR YEAR MODELS, WHY WOULDN'T THE EXISTING RECALL/S SIMPLY BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL MODEL YEAR/S, 2007 IN THIS CASE? ANY ASSISTANCE/DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO HAVING THIS MATTER ADDRESSED THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE SENT MY WAY WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
PURCHASED 4 NEXEN TIRES FOR 2007 JAGUAR S-R IN APRIL 2013. HAVE DONE VERY LITTLE DRIVING SINCE PURCHASE. RIGHT REAR TIRE KEEPS LOSING AIR. TODAY, DISCOVERED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAS LARGE KNOTS ON IT, DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE IN SIDE CONDITION OF TIRES. I DID NOT ASK FOR CHEAP TIRES, BUT BELIEVE THAT IS WHAT I HAVE. I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT TIRE SIZES BUT FRONT AND REAR ARE DIFFERENT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WOULD SHAKE AND WAS NOT STABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE, DISC NOT AVAILABE AND ENGINE FAILED. ALL THESE INDICATORS CAME ON ONE AFTER THE OTHER AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR, NOR WOULD THE CAR ACCELERATE. THE CAR LEAPED FORWARD AND THEN SLOWED TO A STOP ON ITS OWN. DEALER STATED THEY REPAIRED THE RECALL ITEMS AND COULD NOT STATE WHY THE PROBLEM PERSISTSED IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES, AND THE VEHICLEWAS STILL COVERED BY FULL FACTORY WARRANTY. *AK
The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the transmission erroneously shifted into reverse. The contact had assumed that the parking brake had engaged. The contact depressed the brake pedal and restarted the vehicle. The was driven forward but unintendedly shifted back into reverse. The independent mechanic test-drove the vehicle and while driving the vehicle, the vehicle came to a stop. The mechanic determined that there was a failure within the transmission. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Showing 20 of 521 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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The basics
How to read this data
Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Jaguar S TYPE, in plain English.
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Jaguar S TYPE has 521 complaints on record across 9 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Jaguar S TYPE has 24 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 52 of the Jaguar S TYPE's 521 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Poor) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Jaguar S TYPE vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Jaguar S TYPE vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Jaguar S TYPE has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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Jaguar S TYPE reliability — frequently asked questions
Is the Jaguar S TYPE reliable?
Poor. The Jaguar S TYPE has 521 NHTSA owner complaints and 24 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is POWER TRAIN. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.
Which Jaguar S TYPE years to avoid?
Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2000 (146 complaints), 2003 (104 complaints), 2005 (90 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.
What are the most common Jaguar S TYPE problems?
Top reported issues: POWER TRAIN (106 complaints); SUSPENSION (65 complaints); SERVICE BRAKES (61 complaints).
Does the Jaguar S TYPE have recalls?
Yes — 24 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Jaguar S TYPE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.