How reliable is the Jaguar S-Type?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Jaguar S-Type passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 5,483 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 70.3%.
Jaguar S-Type reliability by year
How the Jaguar S-Type performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 63.5% | – |
| 2000 | 65.7% | – |
| 2001 | 62.8% | – |
| 2002 | 65.6% | – |
| 2003 | 68.4% | – |
| 2004 | 68.2% | – |
| 2005 | 68% | – |
| 2006 | 70.4% | – |
| 2007 | 70.3% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Jaguar S-Type as a model. The reliability of any individual Jaguar S-Type also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jaguar S-Type reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Jaguar S-Type passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 70%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Jaguar S-Type?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3% of inspections); A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.8% of inspections); A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.7% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.6% of inspections); A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Jaguar S-Type?
For a typical Jaguar S-Type, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Jaguar S-Type before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.