Complaints
39
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Jaguar S-type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:76,533 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
#33 complaints
Electrical Faults
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Jaguar S-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 76,533 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,533
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Jaguar S-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Jaguar S-type reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Jaguar S-type has 39 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Jaguar S-type?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (5 complaints, avg 76,533 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). 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 2004 Jaguar S-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,533 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Jaguar S-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Jaguar S-type include 9 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 4 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 2004 Jaguar S-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Jaguar S-type?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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