MYRModel Year Report

2008 Jaguar S-Type

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2008 Jaguar S-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:30.704Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 7
2000: 141 complaints 2000 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 7
2000: 141 complaints 2000 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 7

2008: 7 complaints

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YearComplaints
19990
2000141
200179
200224
2003100
200425
200585
200617
20075
20087

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.

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Accident causing death with the rear brakes engaging with the car in motion, without any warning lights, etc. That has potentially lead to loss of control at speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-30

Jaguar land Rover has discontinued importation of Jaguar and related OEM parts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-26

Wheels

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

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The contact owns a 2008 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving 35MPH, there was debris on the roadway, which caused a blowout of the front passenger’s side tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-26

Tires

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

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Tl* the contact owns continental contitrac low profile tires, size P245/40/R18 on a 2008 Jaguar S-Type.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-24

Suspension

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Jaguar S-Type. While driving various speeds, the suspension made a loud clicking and rattling noise coming from both front tires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-29

Also filed under Electrical system

Power train

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

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On 5/8/23 called JLR NA on transmission issues fault codes C0003A(abs) P0500 and PO721 gear box and speed sensors.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Jaguar S-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Jaguar S-Type?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Jaguar S-Type have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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