Complaints
115
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Jaguar S-type Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:84,738 mi
#218 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:77,341 mi
Crash-related:1
#311 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:321,482 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Jaguar S-type.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 23 | — | — | 84,738 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 18 | 1 | — | 77,341 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 1 | — | 321,482 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | 1 | 66,185 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 5 | — | — | 85,672 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,738
Gasoline Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,341
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
321,482
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,185
Parking-Brake Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,672
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Jaguar S-type — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Jaguar S-type reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Jaguar S-type has 115 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Jaguar S-type?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (23 complaints, avg 84,738 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (18 complaints, avg 77,341 mi); Brakes (11 complaints, avg 321,482 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 2005 Jaguar S-type?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 122,268 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Jaguar S-type?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Jaguar S-type include 20 crash-related reports, 1 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 2005 Jaguar S-type have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Jaguar S-type?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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