KnownCarProblems2000 Jaguar S-Type Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jaguar S-Type, most often about the transmission (29% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is the most complained-about S-Type model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Jaguar S-Type problems
Transmission
41 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
On august 12, 2003 while parked on a slight incline, the car would not get out of gear. This had occurred once before, however, another Jaguar owner had this problem and reported she call a tow truck and when the car was removed from the incline the car went into gear. So, when it first happened to me, which was a…
While parked on a slight incline the vehicle gear shift lever became stuck. Towed vehicle to dealer, and consumer was informed right away what the problem was.
Engine
24 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Fluid leaking under car was noticed. Sensor and alert system on car did not indicate any problems. We called the dealer and purchased the coolant reservoir and coolant and had it installed. The leaking reservoir has stress cracks on all corners just waiting to blow up from the pressure.
Engine runs poorly due to large vacuum leak. Some vehicles are towed to the dealership. Problem component is a deteriorated vacuum hose at the crankcase breather under the intake manifold. It appears that oil, fuel, and heat are affecting the rubber.
Visibility and wipers
23 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield, rearview mirrors/devices, glass, side/rear.
A Jaguar 2000 was purchased on dec 2003. It had 39000 miles. I have only put on 4000 miles on this car and the ball joint broke the other day and I was almost killed. The car was towed to a local foreign auto place and Jaguar refuses to repair the ball joint. Claiming they will only take the claim from a registered…
: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 00v359002 concerning the suspension, however, the recall did not correct the problem. The dealer was contacted, and they explained the recall repairs had already been completed once. The drivers side window regulator and motor needed to be replaced, the engine…
Suspension
17 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I have a 2000 Jaguar S-Type that was recalled for front control arm and lower ball joints back in november of 2000. However when I took it to the Jaguar dealer to get replaced because mine is defective the dealer told me my VIN# was not included in the recall. Is there a specific reasoning behind having certain VIN#'s…
I was pulling into a stall at the treasure coast mall when we heard a loud thud when I got out to see what it was I seem that the tire was leaning in and pushed under the fender.I then had to call a tow truck and found out later that the left front ball joint completely snapped off and the right side was badly worn…
Electrical
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
Consumer complained about the coils. There were no spark plugs, and when the coils failed vehicle shook and lost power. Currently this vehicle was not running on all 8 cylinders.
A Jaguar 2000 was purchased on dec 2003. It had 39000 miles. I have only put on 4000 miles on this car and the ball joint broke the other day and I was almost killed. The car was towed to a local foreign auto place and Jaguar refuses to repair the ball joint. Claiming they will only take the claim from a registered…
Air bags
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2000 Jaguar S-Type. The contact was driving 40 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, neck, and head injuries. A police report was not field. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Jaguar S-Type. The side air bag on the drivers side suddenly deployed while driving 35 MPH. No one was injured and the contact was able to drive to her residence. The manufacturer was called and informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer so that they could perform a diagnostic test in order…
Brakes
7 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: conventional, antilock, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages.
While driving the anti-lock brake system light will illuminate without warning causing vehicle's tires to lock and skid on highway. Lost control of vehicle several times due to problem. Ts
While driving at 60 MPH brake system failure, warning light came on. Also, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when brakes were depressed. This was caused by a brake fluid leak.
Speed control
7 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While driving at night the vehicle lost all power. When this occurred the fail safe engine mode illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined that the accelerator pedal had broken.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the windows started going up and down. Also the headlights started flashing. The vehicle surged uncontrollably. He pulled off to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, and then restarted the vehicle. He drove the vehicle home. The next morning, the vehicle's windows were…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Jaguar S-Type recalls
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and change, if necessary, the seat belt buckles.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Jaguar S-Type
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar S-Type?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (41 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); engine (24 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); visibility and wipers (23 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jaguar S-Type have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 6, 2000 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Jaguar S-Type?
- It is the most complained-about S-Type model year since 2000, with 141 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.