MYRModel Year Report

2005 Jaguar S-Type

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2005 Jaguar S-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:23.135Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
85
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2005: 85 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.

Fuel system, gasoline

28% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-07

Fuel tank has crack causing petrol odors and pooling of gasoline on tank behind back seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-30

Fuel/propulsion system

27% · 23 reports
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There are 2 recalls that apply to my car and Jag wants to do nothing, as expected.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-30

Service brakes

16% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing air and hydraulic.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar S-Type. While reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal beeping noise and the brakes malfunctioned. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-04

My vechile emergency brake self engaged without selecting emergency control. Therefore my vechile wheels locked unable to moved maybe few feet stopped unable to move forward or backup. Driving on a city street in detroit Michigan.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-29

Air bags

9% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving a Jaguar rental car from hertz we were broad sided on the passenger side by a limousine running a red light. The force of the impact pushed our car into an SUV in the turn lane before our car landed on the median. The car was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-30

The back passenger air bag in the door exploded and park brake fault.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-23

Electrical system

7% · 6 reports
CRASHFIRE
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I was driving, and I smelled smoke so I decided to pull over. Upon closer examination I discovered that the smoke was coming from the garage door opener, which I never use! When I touched the cover for the garage door opener it was hot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-22

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-01-25Equipment04V484000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. 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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    2007-01-29Fuel system, gasoline06V418000 Some passenger vehicles may have fuel tanks in which the fuel delivery module (Fdm), jet pump module (Jpm), and/or cluster valve (Cv) seals are not properly retained in the fuel tank. This may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks to determine if revised seals may be used to repair the vehicle. If not, dealers will then replace the entire fuel tank assembly. Due to problems in obtaining…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Jaguar S-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V484000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06V418000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Jaguar S-Type have?
3 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.