Jaguar S-Type years to avoid
The Jaguar S-Type years to avoid are 2000, 2003, 2005, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
677
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
1999–2008
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S-Type years to avoid
Every S-Type year
Common questions
What are the worst Jaguar S-Type years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S-Type years to avoid are 2000, 2003, 2005, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Jaguar S-Type?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S-Type years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jaguar S-Type have?
Across all model years, the S-Type has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 677 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.