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1999 Jaguar S-Type problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1999 Jaguar S-Type — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other S-Type years?

S-Type NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted178 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 178 complaints2001: 105 complaints2002: 30 complaints2003: 152 complaints2004: 39 complaints2005: 115 complaints2006: 33 complaints2007: 8 complaints2008: 15 complaints
S-Type NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Jaguar S-Type problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other2100%

Does the 1999 Jaguar S-Type have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E056000Fuel SystemJune 13, 2006 · 58,640 units

Defect

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, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“LET IT BE KNOWN AT MILES 2291 THE DOOR HANDLES REPLACEMENT CLEAR COAT OFF PAINT.TURNED SIGNALS,OIL LIGHT ON, FAILED COMPUTER SYSTEM.WHILE DRIVING, THE PARK BRAKE AND BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH AND WAS CONTINUOUS,REPLACMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS NEEDED FOR THE VEHICLE AND THE PART WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 11, 2003

1999 Jaguar S-Type — common questions

Is the 1999 Jaguar S-Type reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Jaguar S-Type have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Jaguar S-Type. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jaguar S-Type years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the S-Type years to avoid are 2000, 2003, 2005, 2001. The cleanest record among S-Type years belongs to 1999.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.