Jaguar S-Type recalls and problems
8 recalls and 483 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
483
Crashes reported
52
Fires reported
9
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Jaguar S-Type by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 S-Type | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 S-Type | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 S-Type | 1 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 S-Type | 2 | 85 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 S-Type | 3 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 S-Type | 3 | 100 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 S-Type | 1 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 S-Type | 2 | 79 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 S-Type | 2 | 141 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Most reported Jaguar S-Type problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 97 | |
| Suspension | 62 | |
| Electrical System | 53 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 46 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | |
| Visibility | 39 | |
| Air Bags | 35 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 28 | |
| Service Brakes | 27 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
All Jaguar S-Type recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06V-467 | Dec 7, 2006 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Certain passenger vehicles were inadvertently released after being assembled with prototype fuel tanks that were produced for test purposes only. |
| 06V-418 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 05V-503 | Nov 1, 2005 | 2006 | Power Train | Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate. |
| 04V-484 | Oct 14, 2004 | 2002–2005 | Equipment | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-488 | Oct 7, 2004 | 2003–2004 | 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. |
| 04V-024 | Jan 8, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without… |
| 00V-359 | Nov 6, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 25, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Jaguar S-Type?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Jaguar S-Type has the most reports (141). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Jaguar S-Type model years 2000–2007.
What are the most common Jaguar S-Type problems?
Owners report power train, suspension, electrical system problems most often.