Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Jaguar S-Type
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Jaguar S-Type has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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 #04V484000 JAGUAR/FMVSS 135/BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LABEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Jaguar S-TYPE exhibits an average reliability due to a moderate number of recalls affecting fuel system components. While some complaints have been registered about various issues, it is not excessively high for a vehicle of its age, making it neither superior nor inferior to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| brake master cylinder | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Inspect and rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell in the cabin indicating a leak
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Dashboard warning lights for electrical issues
- Unusual noises from brakes
- Difficulty starting the engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Jaguar S-Type at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.