S-Type (2005)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Jaguar S-Type Unidentified Engine
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4.2-V8-Gas
4.2L 8-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
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.
What to check on a used 2005 Jaguar S-Type
On a used 2005 Jaguar S-Type, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the fuel system (46), the brakes (18) and the electrical system (7). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type about the brakes.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type about the engine, all engines combined.
Recalls (3)
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 RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.
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 2005-2005 Jaguar S-Type complaints?
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Jaguar S-Type. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the brakes and the electrical system.
Is the 2005-2005 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 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 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 2005-2005 Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA has 89 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2005 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 2005-2005 Jaguar S-Type?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2005-2005 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 fuel system, the brakes and the electrical system, 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 2005 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. 89 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.