Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Jaguar S-Type
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Jaguar S-Type has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 88 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06V418000 FUEL TANK SEALS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V484000 JAGUAR/FMVSS 135/BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR LABEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 23 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 23 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Equipment 5 complaints
Of the 88 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 88 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Jaguar S-TYPE suffers from significant issues, especially with its fuel system, resulting in frequent complaints and recalls. This suggests potential reliability concerns and higher ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| brake system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| airbags | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odors or leaks
- Brake warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag warning indicator
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.