S-Type (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Jaguar S-Type Unidentified Engine
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar S-Type, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
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.
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 AND ORIENTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BENEATH A LEAF SCREEN, SUCH THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR BODY IS NOT VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type complaints?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the electrical system and the wheels and tires.
Is the 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Jaguar S-Type vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Jaguar S-Type?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the electrical system and the wheels and tires, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the S-Type have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Jaguar S-Type. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 24 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.