Jaguar S-Type years to avoid
More than twice the S-Type's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jaguar S-Type years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jaguar S-Type complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jaguar S-Type problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission95
- Brakes75
- Fuel system65
- Suspension61
- Engine60
- Electrical53
- Acceleration45
- Visibility37
- Airbags34
- Steering16
- Tires15
- Lights15
Most reported problems on the Jaguar S-Type
Jaguar S-Type problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 91 | 7 | Brakes | 29,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 93 | 5 | Brakes | 37,216 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 72 | 17 | Electrical | 51,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 31 | 85 | Fuel system | 66,015 | 2 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 72 | 25 | Brakes | 48,600 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 24 | 100 | Brakes | 38,000 | 3 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 75 | 24 | Transmission | 53,460 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 34 | 79 | Suspension | 66,000 | 2 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 141 | Transmission | 60,000 | 2 | 8 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Jaguar S-Type
What years of the Jaguar S-Type should you avoid?
2001, 2003 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Jaguar S-Type's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 100, mostly about brakes and acceleration.
What is the best year for a used Jaguar S-Type?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jaguar S-Type?
Transmission, with 95 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (75) and fuel system (65).
How many recalls does the Jaguar S-Type have?
8 recalls between 2000 and 2008. The 2004 model year has the most, with 3.
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