no report yet
Control arm: 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.
2000 Jaguar S-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 141 owner complaints about the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE has problems
141 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Power train3 crash/fire/injury
23Visibility
21Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
17Suspension
16Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control
4Equipment
3Wheels
2512 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 41 | 3 |
| Visibility | 23 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 2 |
| Suspension | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 2 |
| Air bags | 13 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 Jaguar S-TYPE recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 31 power train complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles27under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other S-TYPE year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S-TYPE median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S-TYPE owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 15 MPH INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT…
THIS IS CRAZY I SEE ALL THESE COMPLAINTS THROUGH THE YEARS ABOUT THE 2000 S TYPE JAG ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS.. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL I JUST RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING WHERE I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED WHEN I FIRST NOTICED IT WAS RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2012.NOW IT'S BEEN…
WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED FOR OVER FOUR HOURS OR SO, I CAN'T MOVE IT (GEAR)OUT PARK TO GET IT IN GEAR TO DRIVE. IF I WAIT FOR THREE MINUTES OR SO IT SHIFTS FINE. *TR
Own a 2000 S-TYPE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.