no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
2006 Jaguar S-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2006 Jaguar S-TYPE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Jaguar S-TYPE has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
2Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts
1Wheels
1Service brakes, hydraulic
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 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.
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
2006 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
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Jaguar S-TYPE safety ratings
2006 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Tune up does not last for more than 1 year. It is completely destroyed even when everything is replaced brand new. It is a huge fire hazard. Everything is cooked like a furnace. Mechanics are not willing to put the effort in doing tune ups and repairs. I do a tune up on the Car once a year. I…
FOLLOWING WAS SENT TO US CUSTOMS. I'M AT RISK IN THIS CAR, BY JAGUAR DESIGN ERROR-AND REFUSAL TO CORRECT THE ERROR. [XXX] IN MY CASE THE CAR SUDDENLY AND SPONTANEOUSLY, WITHOUT APPARENT REASON, WENT INTO WHAT JAGUAR CALLS 'LIMP HOME' MODE, A WALKING PACE. FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED ON AN URBAN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL…
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