Complaints
178
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Jaguar S-type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:60,065 mi
Crash-related:2
#215 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:46,172 mi
#39 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:53,743 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Jaguar S-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 25 | 2 | — | 60,065 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 15 | — | — | 46,172 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 9 | — | — | 53,743 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | 1 | 88,857 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 89,021 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | — | 53,558 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 7 | — | — | 66,610 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 108,347 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 53,385 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 119,333 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,065
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,172
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,743
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,857
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,021
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,558
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,610
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,347
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,385
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,333
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Jaguar S-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Jaguar S-type reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Jaguar S-type has 178 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Jaguar S-type?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (25 complaints, avg 60,065 mi); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (15 complaints, avg 46,172 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (9 complaints, avg 53,743 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Jaguar S-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,580 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Jaguar S-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Jaguar S-type include 11 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Jaguar S-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Jaguar S-type as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Jaguar S-type?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jaguar S-type reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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