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NHTSA Official DataUpdated Aug 2026Methodology

Jaguar S TYPE Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data

Poor reliability signalOur verdict from 521 complaints and 24 recalls on NHTSA record

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.

521
Total Complaints
NHTSA filed
24
Safety Recalls
federal campaigns
52
Crash-Related
crash complaints
9
Fire-Related
fire complaints
34
Injuries Reported
across all years
9
Years Analyzed
2000–2008

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Quick Answer

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.

Jaguar S TYPE — key reliability facts
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
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) · Data last refreshed Aug 15, 2026
This S TYPE has 24 open recall campaigns on record. Check whether yours is affected.Check my VIN free →

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.

Years to avoid
2000146 complaints2003104 complaints200590 complaints

These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.

Best years to buy
20076 complaints200813 complaints200622 complaints

These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.

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Crash test ratings

NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings

New Car Assessment Program

NCAP 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

Poor
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Data engine & NHTSA methodology by Eduard Batog, Co-founder & Data Engineer. How we calculate this.

The 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.

Key findings
  • 521 total complaints filed with NHTSA
  • 24 federal recall campaigns
  • 52 crash-related complaints on record
Top concerns
  • Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
  • Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Verify service records for frequently complained components
Worst years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.

Best years

Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.

What to check before buying used
  • Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
  • Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
  • Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
  • Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect Complaint volume is influenced by sales volume — popular models naturally accumulate more complaints

Problems by model year (best vs. worst)

2000
146
2001
80
2002
35
2003
104
2004
25
2005
90
2006
22
2007
6
2008
13

Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Aug 2026

Safety recalls

NHTSA safety recalls

24 recalls found

Safety 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.

Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

#06V467000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYJuly 12, 2006
Safety recall

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

#05V503000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)January 11, 2005
Safety recall

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

#04V024000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAugust 1, 2004
Safety recall

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

#04V024000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAugust 1, 2004
Safety recall

PARKING BRAKE

#04V488000PARKING BRAKEJuly 10, 2004
Safety recall

PARKING BRAKE

#04V488000PARKING BRAKEJuly 10, 2004
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

#00V359002SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTJune 11, 2000
Safety recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

#00V359002SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTJune 11, 2000
Safety recall

SEAT BELTS

#00V228004SEAT BELTS
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E056000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E043000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

SEAT BELTS

#00V228004SEAT BELTS
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E056000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E043000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

#04V484000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E056000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E056000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

#04V484000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

#06E056000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

#04V484000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

01
POWER TRAIN106 complaints
02
SUSPENSION65 complaints
03
SERVICE BRAKES61 complaints
04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM60 complaints
05
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52 complaints
06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING50 complaints
07
EQUIPMENT45 complaints
08
VISIBILITY40 complaints

Owner complaints

NHTSA complaint reports

521 total

These 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.

SUSPENSION,WHEELSMar 2023

The Whole upper control arm came off due to the recall on the right upper suspension in the front...I reported this when it happened may 2022 and no response or help from the jaguar company by that time I could not afford to get it out of impound because I was in the parking lot of the government post office right by the Evansville police station

SUSPENSIONJun 2022

I was backing out of the Post office downtown Evansville Indiana on E sycamore street when I heard a thud and my right front tire was leaning in and front bumper on ground the ball joint broke causing my upper control arm to snap. The cops impounded it it's at Tristate towing in Evansville Indiana

POWER TRAINAug 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 15 MPH INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRUM ON THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN JANUARY OF 2019 AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED SINCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMApr 2019

THE CAR JUST CROSSED THE 100,000 MILE MARK AND I PUT GAS IN, CAR WAS ON EMPTY AND TURNED OFF, AND AFTER ABOUT SEVEN GALLONS OF GAS, GAS STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR. I READ ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM ( SAFETY RECALL # 06V418000) IN THE 2005 JAGUAR S TYPE, THAT SEEMS TO BE EXACTLY WHAT THIS 2000 S TYPE IS DOING. DEALER SAYS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL MATCHING MY V.I.N. , I FEEL LIKE ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED.

SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,ENGINEFeb 2017

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.

CrashAIR BAGSJul 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

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1 InjuryAIR BAGSMay 2015

TL* THE CONTACTED OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

POWER TRAINMar 2015

THIS IS CRAZY I SEE ALL THESE COMPLAINTS THROUGH THE YEARS ABOUT THE 2000 S TYPE JAG ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS.. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL I JUST RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING WHERE I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED WHEN I FIRST NOTICED IT WAS RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2012.NOW IT'S BEEN ALMOST GOING TO 3 YEARS AND I'M HAVING A THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE IN A PARK POSITION OR EVEN SWITCH FROM REVERSE WHEN I'M PARKED ON THE INCLINE THIS IS RIDICULOUS, I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE MY CAR. NOW WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT THE JAGUAR S-TYPE IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE JAGUARS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR SAFETY ISSUES WHILE BUILDING SUCH A PRESTIGIOUS AND VERY EXPENSIVE AUTOMOBILE THERE MAY CONCERN WAS GETTING IT OUT IN THE SHOWROOM TO SELL FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS NOT INCLUDING THE EXPENSIVE REPAIRS THAT IT TAKES TO MAINTAIN A JAGUAR.IT SEEMS TO ME THE JAGUAR DEALERSHIPS BE WILLING TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AS WELL AS ACCOMMODATE THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE CLEARLY A DEFECT ON THE MANY FACTORS PART BECAUSE YOU WOULDN'T HAVE THAT MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ON A FORUM ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE THE SAME COMPLAINT.I DO REALIZE THAT MY JAGUAR IS NOW 15 YEARS OLD BUT IT STILL HAS A WHOLE LOT OF LIFE IN IT I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL JAGUAR. AND I LOVE IT I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT BUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR BOX SHIFT TRULY NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO PLEASE DON'T WAIT FOR A DISASTER TO HAPPEN IN THESE CARS IF THE RECALL WILL REQUIRE THEM SPENDING MILLIONS IS SO BE IT BECAUSE WE AS A CONSUMER HAVE WORKED HARD IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR OF THEIR DREAMS AND THAT'S THE CASE FOR SOME PEOPLE.YOU WOULD THINK THAT TO BE DEALERS OF A JAGUAR WITH STAND FOR SOME TYPE OF INTEGRITY AND RESPONSIBILITY AND BE THE FIRST TO RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM. *TR

Crash 2 InjuriesELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJan 2015

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. *TR

SUSPENSIONSep 2014

I WAS PULLING INTO A STALL AT THE TREASURE COAST MALL WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD THUD WHEN I GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS I SEEM THAT THE TIRE WAS LEANING IN AND PUSHED UNDER THE FENDER.I THEN HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AND FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF AND THE RIGHT SIDE WAS BADLY WORN AND LOOSE AND ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. I JUST HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THAT WOULD HAVE HAPPEND ON THE HIGHWAY ME AND MY WIFE WERE VERY SHAKEN UP. THE CAR ONLY HAS 47000 + WHICH SEEMS REALLY STRANGE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR

Crash 1 InjuryAIR BAGSAug 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND HEAD INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FIELD. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

ENGINEFeb 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 21 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

POWER TRAINDec 2012

WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR OVER FOUR HOURS OR SO, I CAN'T MOVE IT (GEAR)OUT PARK TO GET IT IN GEAR TO DRIVE. IF I WAIT FOR THREE MINUTES OR SO IT SHIFTS FINE. *TR

FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNov 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH BURNING FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE MUFFLER WHICH DAMAGED THE REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,541.

POWER TRAINOct 2011

I PARKED THE CAR ON A HILL LAST WEEK AND COULDNT GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO HAVE SOME BUDDIES ROCK THE CAR TO GET IT OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HASNT RODE THE SAME SINCE. IT DOESNT GO INTO DRIVE AS SMOOTHLY AND THE CAR ALSO REVS AT HIGHER RPMS THAN AVERAGE BEFORE SWITCHING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. *TR

POWER TRAINSep 2011

PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AT THE BOBOPS IN ESTILL, SC AND THE CAR WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK, AFTER A FEW TRIES, THE GEAR FLOATED AND THE SHIFTER OBVIOUSLY HAD BROKEN. THIS REPAIR IS GOING TO RUN ME 2200 DOLLARS, JAGUAR SHOULD COVER THE TOTAL COST OF THIS AS WELL AS SHOULD HAVE ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM YEARS AGO. *TR

AIR BAGSJul 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INFORMED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SO THAT THEY COULD PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ORDER TO VIEW THE ERROR CODE AND DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BOTTOMED OUT WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. SHE WILL NOTIFY THE INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING THE REPAIRS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 53,000.

POWER TRAINJul 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT PARKS ON AN INCLINE, THE GEAR BECOMES STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. IN ORDER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, IT MUST BE PUSHED AND ROCKED BACK AND FORTH UNTIL IT POPS OUT OF GEAR. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE CAN SHIFT INTO REVERSE, WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR THOSE PUSHING THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2000 S-TYPES; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RECALL OR REMEDY. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THIS FAILURE AND BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 8/18/09 *CN UPDATED 0821/09.

SUSPENSIONJun 2009

I HAVE A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE THAT WAS RECALLED FOR FRONT CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2000. HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE JAGUAR DEALER TO GET REPLACED BECAUSE MINE IS DEFECTIVE THE DEALER TOLD ME MY VIN# WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE A SPECIFIC REASONING BEHIND HAVING CERTAIN VIN#'S RECALLED AND NOT OTHERS? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF MY VIN CAN ALSO BE INCLUDED BECAUSE PER THE DEALER MY CAR IS IN SERIOUS JEOPARDY OF MALFUNCTIONING WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH COULD END IN AN ACCIDENT THAT CAN CAUSE BODILY HARM UP TO AND INCLUDING DEATH. CAN YOU PLEASE RESPOND TO MY EMAIL REGARDING THIS ISSUE. *TR

SUSPENSIONJun 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE DESTROYED. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A NOISE AND A LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WAS RESTARTED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT A LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED AND DAMAGED THE CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V359002 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,000. UPDATED 07/14/09 *BF UPDATED 07/16/09.*JB

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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

07

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.

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