Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Jaguar S-Type
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Jaguar S-Type has 4 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
- NHTSA #04V488000 JAGUAR/ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V024000 JAGUAR/FORWARD DRIVE GEAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
- Parking Brake 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 24 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Jaguar S-TYPE has notable issues with its parking brake, transmission, and fuel system. Recalls underscore the risk of unintentional brake application and transmission faults causing unexpected gear changes. Maintenance costs could be high, warranting caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electronic parking brake | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$500 | very common |
| automatic transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| fuel system components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| brake master cylinder | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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
- Transmission fluid change every 35,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 3 years
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or hard shifting
- Unexpected parking brake engagement
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Dashboard warning lights related to brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.