2008 Jaguar S-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Equipment:other:labels (2) · Equipment:mechanical (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar S-Type model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (38)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a customer may report "hood open" message displays on ip with hood closed.
Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
18c - new face of incontrol touch pro and 18c software improvements
Equipment 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sim card activation issues
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-26 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 49,620 mi“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 passenger’s 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 failur…”
2024-02-26 · Service 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 …”
2023-05-17 · Power 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…”
2018-11-29 · Suspension · 9,500 mi“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…”
2017-09-30 · Service Brakes · 87,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 re…”
2011-01-09 · Equipment:electrical“jaguar s-type sedan 2003 was subject to recall r-513 but not limited to this. this vehicle experienced major malfunctions in performance with gear box and braking systems in which it could not be properly shifted out of park, lost rpm, parking brake failure, abs warning lights and major engine light indicator warnings. the car could not be safely …”
2010-06-26 · Equipment:other:labels“ i was driving on an internal road ~45mph, not accelerating , just maintaining speed. the engine basically shut down, and i had to pull onto the shoulder. the car was barely moving even though the accelerator was depressed to the floor, engine light on, as well as "engine systems fault, parkbrake fault, dsc not available" message showing up on the …”
2010-02-23 · Equipment:other:labels“jaguar x type tranny failing... how long before it fails in front of a tractor trailer ?? *tr…”
2009-09-24 · Tires · 17,000 mi“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…”
2009-05-04 · Equipment:mechanical“bought a new jaguar s-type in 2001. on 8/9/04 with 10723 miles the transmission failed and was replacement. on 12/29/06 took car in because of transmission issues (27302 miles). i was told the car was operating within specs. on 7/7/07 took car in again with complaint regarding transmission (32625 miles) and again was told the cars transmission …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.