Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Jaguar S-Type
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Jaguar S-Type has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 137 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V359002 JAGUAR/LOWER BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228004 JAGUAR/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Visibility 20 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Air Bags 13 complaints
Of the 137 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 137 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE has several recalls, particularly affecting the fuel system and suspension. Owners have reported frequent issues with power train, engine cooling, and visibility, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$2,000 | very common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| front suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system flush every 3 years
- Transmission fluid change every 45,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough gear shifts
- Engine coolant leaks
- Unusual suspension noise
- Electrical malfunctions
- Decreased braking efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Jaguar S-Type at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.