2000 Jaguar S-Type

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2000 Jaguar S-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:44.106Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
141
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 141 complaints 2000 141 2001: 79 complaints 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 100 complaints 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 7 complaints 2008
2000: 141 complaints 2000 141 2001: 79 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 100 complaints 2003 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008
2000: 141 complaints 2000 141 2001: 79 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 100 complaints 2003 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008

2000: 141 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
2000141
200179
200224
2003100
200425
200585
200617
20075
20087

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

29% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASHINJURY
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On several occasions I've had problems with my 2000 s type Jaguar. The transmission causes many safety problems. Such as not shifting, hesitation etc. Which could be a major safety issue while driving on the hwy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-07

On several occasions I've had problems with my 2000 s type Jaguar. The transmission causes many safety problems. Such as not shifting, hesitation etc. Which could be a major safety issue while driving on the hwy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-07

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-27

Visibility

17% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Suspension

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and front.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-14

Electrical system

11% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and module.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-10-01Seat belts00V228004 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…

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

  2. R
    2000-11-27Suspension00V359002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

    Remedy: 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…

  3. R
    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Jaguar S-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V228004 · Seat belts
  • Recall 00V359002 · Suspension
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 2000 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar S-Type?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar S-Type have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.