2000 Jaguar S-Type recalls and problems

The 2000 Jaguar S-Type has 2 safety recalls and 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jaguar dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

141

Crashes / fires

8 / 1

Injuries / deaths

9 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Jaguar S-Type vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Jaguar S-Type recalls

Recall 00V-359: Suspension

Reported Nov 6, 2000 · 38,681 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Risk: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 replaced.

Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 25, 2000 · 5,477 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS

Problem: 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."

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.

2000 Jaguar S-Type problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	41
Visibility	24
Engine and Engine Cooling	23
Suspension	18
Electrical System	16
Air Bags	13
Vehicle Speed Control	7
Equipment	6
Parking Brake	3
Seat Belts	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 25
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 15
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 9
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 7
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift — 7
Air Bags › Frontal — 4
Air Bags › Side/Window — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Jaguar S-Type complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Mar 7, 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

Suspension · reported Jun 14, 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 Train · at 131,000 miles · reported Aug 27, 2019

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 System · at 100,000 miles · reported Apr 2, 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.

Engine · at 2,040 miles · reported Feb 4, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Jaguar S-Type have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Jaguar S-Type: 00V-359 (suspension), 00V-228 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Jaguar S-Type?

Owners report power train problems most often (41 reports), followed by visibility (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Jaguar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.