MYRModel Year Report

2004 Jaguar S-Type

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2004 Jaguar S-Type
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:23:49.094Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar S-Type Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 141 complaints 2001: 79 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2003: 100 complaints 2003 2004: 25 complaints 2004 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 17 complaints 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008
2004: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
19990
2000141
200179
200224
2003100
200425
200585
200617
20075
20087

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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DT: 2004 JAGUAR S TYPE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES. WHEN GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAS CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050819

POWER TRAIN

4 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

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THIS VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY TO THE COMPUTER AND NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED IN THIS MODEL, ALSO THE PARKING BRAKES DO GET MIXED UP AND IF YOU PUT THE GEAR CONTROL IN DRIVE IT GOES...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200705

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT UP AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150610

THERE IS A RECALL BY JAGUAR R513 VEHICLE GOING INTO REVERSE GEAR WHEN YOU SHIFT FROM DRIVE AND LOCKS UP. THIS VEHICLE DID THIS. ITS SAYS THE CONTROL MODULE HAS TO BE REPROGRAM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140624

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
PARKING BRAKE

3 of 25 total reports mention: parking brake.

CRASH FIRE
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DT: 2004 JAGUAR S TYPE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES. WHEN GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAS CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050819

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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DT: 2004 JAGUAR S TYPE. THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES. WHEN GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAS CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050819

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040501 — 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 REVERS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.

Campaign 04V024000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050115 — 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 T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE MODULE WITH THE LATEST PRODUCTION LEVER PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.

Campaign 04V488000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050125 — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AN

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT LETTERS WHICH WILL INCLUDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS CONTAINING THE REQUIRED WARNING STATEMENT. IF THEY PREFER, OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEALERS TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE LAB

Campaign 04V484000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Jaguar S-Type — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V024000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V488000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V484000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Jaguar S-Type?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar S-Type have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.