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Jaguar S-Type VIN Check

NHTSA holds 389 owner complaints on the Jaguar S-Type from 164 production runs; the worst run has 9, the typical one 2.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 389 complaints · 164 runs · 2000–2008 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported S-Type run is SAJDA01D6YG (2000 builds) with 9 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Power train problems make up 21% of reports; 2000 is the worst model year at 3.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for S-Type model years 2000–2007.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jaguar S-Type has 164 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 11% of every S-Type complaint on file.

FIG.01·Jaguar S-Type — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SAJDA01D6YG••••••200092—
SAJWA01T85F••••••200592—
SAJDA01C2YF••••••200081—
SAJDA01N41F••••••20018—1
SAJWA01T15F••••••200581—
SAJWA01TX5F••••••20057——
SAJWA01T65F••••••20057——
SAJEA01T13F••••••200372—
SAJWA01T55F••••••200562—
SAJDA01C4YF••••••20006——
SAJDA01C1YF••••••20006——
SAJDA01D9YG••••••200061—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 152 S-Type runs has 6 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 13 S-Type VINs so far, most often 2006, 2007, 2005 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jaguar S-Type the gap between build years is 3.5×: a 2000 car draws 3.5 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.

FIG.02·Jaguar S-Type — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20081.5641
2007144—
20061.314114
20052.978277
20041.519133
20032.3853711
20021.218153
20012.263295
20003.5102298
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2000 at 3.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 21% of everything Jaguar S-Type owners report: Power Train, 72 of 389 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Jaguar S-Type — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train723—
Suspension5311
Service Brakes498—
Electrical System4053
Engine And Engine Cooling3622
Vehicle Speed Control3213—
Fuel System3221
Gasoline3021
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Jaguar S-Type; the 6 below cover build years 2000 to 2006. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Jaguar S-Type — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
06E056000Fuel System, Gasoline2000–2006
04V484000Equipment:other:labels2002–2005
04V024000Power Train:automatic Transmission2003–2004
04V488000Parking Brake2003–2004
00V359002Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint2000–2001
00V228004Seat Belts2000–2001
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The S-Type against its rivals

The S-Type draws 2.4 complaints per production run; the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.7 and the Infiniti Q45 1.7.

FIG.05·Jaguar S-Type VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Jaguar S-Type3891642.410.8%
Chevrolet Monte Carlo1,6894543.76.5%
Infiniti Q45162961.711.1%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 389 reports on the Jaguar S-Type, 10.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Jaguar S-Type — complaint severity
OutcomeJaguar S-TypeAll vehicles
Complaints filed3891,115,966
Involved a crash42 (10.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire7 (1.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported3158,013
Deaths reported42,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 86% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jaguar S-Type share of that is 389 complaints over 164 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.

Everything on the Jaguar S-Type
Recalls25 campaignsFuel economy20 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems521 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space12 cu ftUsed prices155 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2000–2008

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Jaguar S-Type VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 389 NHTSA complaints from 164 S-Type runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which S-Type production run has the most complaints?

SAJDA01D6YG, a 2000 build, with 9 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical S-Type run has 2.4.

Which S-Type years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2000 is heaviest at 3.5 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.

Does the S-Type get more complaints than the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

No: 2.4 complaints per production run for the S-Type against 3.7 for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

How many S-Type complaints involve a crash?

10.8% of 389 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 7 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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