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2005 Jaguar S-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 2005 Jaguar S-TYPE, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2005 Jaguar S-TYPE
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the S-TYPE median · #3 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8512 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage98kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Jaguar S-TYPE has problems

85 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system230
Fuel system, gasoline221
Service brakes111
Air bags73
Electrical system62
Parking brake50
Engine40
Tires40
Power train31
13 other systems2011

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2005 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

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 06V-418 · Oct 31, 2006 · 13,655 vehicles

Risk. IF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IS ABOVE THE FDM, JPM, OR CV APERTURES, FUEL MAY BE DISCHARGED ONTO THE GROUND.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2005 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Jaguar S-TYPE safety ratings

2005 Jaguar S-Type 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What S-TYPE owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

There are 2 recalls that apply to my car and Jag wants to do nothing, as expected. R17652014/08/18Recall - Fuel Tank Replacement NHTSA06V4180002006/10/23Recall 06V418000: Fuel Tank replacement What do we need to do to get Jag to conform t the nature of these recalls.
Complaint 11628092 · Nov 30, 2024
My wife's 2005 Jaguar S-Type R leaks fuel, and is worst after refilling the tank. The car frequently loses all engine power while driving with no warning. It frequently refuses to restart, and then I have to have it towed sometimes at great distances from home at a cost of over $700 to my repair…
Complaint 11422517 · Jun 27, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW SEAL WAS NEEDED FOR THE…
Complaint 11182793 · Feb 27, 2019 · 98,000 miles

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