MYRModel Year Report

2000 Jaguar S-Type

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2000 Jaguar S-Type
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:56.659Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar S-Type Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 2000: 141 complaints 2000 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
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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%

29% of complaints: power train — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and floor shift.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20060707

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, 20060707

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, 20190827

VISIBILITY 17%

17% of complaints: visibility — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20121105

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 18 distinct reports on file, 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, 20220614

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001001 — seat belts

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CHANGE, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Campaign 00V228004 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001127 — suspension

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 BAL

Campaign 00V359002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

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 DESIGN

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.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Jaguar S-Type — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V228004 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V359002 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.