2008 Jaguar S-Type recalls & problems
The 2008 Jaguar S-Type has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2008 Jaguar S-Type 4-DR. w/SAB
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
S-Type 3.0 Litre
| City / highway | 17 / 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
S-Type 4.2 Litre
| City / highway | 16 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
S-Type R
| City / highway | 15 / 22 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 26, 2024 · 49,620 milesWheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The contact owns a 2008 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving 35MPH, there was debris on the roadway, which caused a blowout of the front passengerâs side tire. The contact then pulled over on the side of the highway and attempted to change the tire; however, the contact was unable to remove the lug nuts. As a result of the lug nut failure, the wrench provided with the vehicle became inoperable. The contact drove the vehicle with the flat tire back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with having poorly designed lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired but was driven back to the residence. The contact's son who is an… - Feb 22, 2024Service brakes
Jaguar land Rover has discontinued importation of Jaguar and related OEM parts. PT.Jeff Car Care order all four wheel rotors for 49345 miles and stated "rotors shot" Also ordered and then returned from PARTSGEEK for $293 but had also to return due to 326mm spec parts. $75.00 shop time was charged to place vehicle on lift twice remove one wheel and calibre only twice to find rotors called for 326mm were to large. Call JLR and they called Huntington JLR who wanted to charge $850 for 300mm rear, who stated correct OEM rotor size is not 326mm but front 305mm which US JLR warehouse is completely sold out no more being imported , but has rear 300mm available. A tough NAPA Pt. Jeff Store order a 4… - May 7, 2023Power train
On 5/8/23 called JLR NA on transmission issues fault codes C0003A(abs) P0500 and PO721 gear box and speed sensors. They recommended not to drive and have towed and connected to JLR road side, but $225 to closest JLR dealer, so called back and JLR recommended Jaguar Plus and T&S Auto Clinic, locally. Plus does not do transmissions, so T&S called for tow $105.Open case on 5/9/23 #[XXX] and told T&S don't proceed with shop work, until we came in and authorized. Issue with them , no receipts , no written estimates that were requested. Here is issue: CLUNK in automatic PRND . Yellow check engine, abs and instrument displays"abs fault" "gear box" " output shaft" and many others. However if the… - Aug 1, 2009 · 9,500 milesSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUSPENSION MADE A LOUD CLICKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM BOTH FRONT TIRES. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR BOX WITHIN THE VEHICLE WAS FAULTY AND THE "GEAR BOX" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FALSELY REPORTED THAT THE TRUNK WAS OPEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. GALPIN JAGUAR (15500 ROSCOE BLVD, VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA, 91406, (818) 894-3800) REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN THE VEHICLE IN 2009. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THAT THE LOWER AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY… - May 8, 2015 · 87,000 miles · crash · 2 injuriesService brakes
ACCIDENT CAUSING DEATH WITH THE REAR BRAKES ENGAGING WITH THE CAR IN MOTION, WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS, ETC. THAT HAS POTENTIALLY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AT SPEED. ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE WHICH IS TOO SHORT AND APPLIES THE REAR BRAKES WHENEVER THE CAR SUSPENSION COMPRESSES DUE TO CARRYING LARGE LOAD OF REAR PASSENGERS. THE PRIOR SYMPTOMS ARE THE REAR PADS WHICH WEAR OUT EARLY, AND DESPITE THIS BEING A KNOWN ISSUE JAGUAR HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. ASSOCIATED POOR FUEL CONSUMPTION DUE TO THE PERMANENTLY DRAGGING REAR BRAKES WAS IDENTIFIED IN PRIOR DEALER INSPECTIONS. UPDATED 10/06/17 *BF UPDATED 9/7/18*JB*DT*JB - Sep 16, 2009 · 17,000 milesTires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC LOW PROFILE TIRES, SIZE P245/40/R18 ON A 2008 JAGUAR S-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRES HAD BLISTERS ON THE SIDEWALL; THEREFORE, IT FAILED THE STATE INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DOT AND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 17,000. - Jan 21, 2009 · 29,000 miles · fireEngine and engine cooling
ON JAN. 21 2009, A SPONTANEOUS FIRE BEGAN IN THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. IT HAD JUST BEEN TO THE DEALER JAN.6-9 2009. THE FIRE CAUSED A COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.