2000 Jaguar S-Type Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Jaguar S-Type, 5% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Jaguar S-Type. Brake is very close to, and presses lower than the accelerator pedal. In 'panic' quick braking, foot may extend beyond the brake pedal, and press accelerator at the same time you push on the brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10112191, filed 2005-02, 24,000 miles“While driving at 60 MPH brake system failure, warning light came on. Also, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when brakes were depressed. This was caused by a brake fluid leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10033546, filed 2003-08, 48,000 miles“While driving the anti-lock brake system light will illuminate without warning causing vehicle's tires to lock and skid on highway. Lost control of vehicle several times due to problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10006010, filed 2003-01, 40,000 miles“I own a 2000 Jaguar S-Type. Everytime I park on a slope/incline the automaticaly locks up. Meaning when I am ready to leave from parking spot , the shifter will not move from park to drive/reverse/neutral. It locks up. I have to have a tow truck come move it to a flat surface. The car has been to the dealer 3 times, and the have no fix. The jag dealer and Jaguar corp. Try keep telling me it's not a defect. From asking around I found out this problem is consitent in all the S-Type model. So now unless I find a flat surface to park I am in trouble. What is going with this?”
NHTSA complaint #10122098, filed 2005-05“I own a 2000 Jaguar S-Type. Everytime I park on a slope/incline the automaticaly locks up. Meaning when I am ready to leave from parking spot , the shifter will not move from park to drive/reverse/neutral. It locks up. I have to have a tow truck come move it to a flat surface. The car has been to the dealer 3 times, and the have no fix. The jag dealer and Jaguar corp. Try keep telling me it's not a defect. From asking around I found out this problem is consitent in all the Jaguar S-Type model. So now unless I find a flat surface to park I am in trouble. What is going with this?”
NHTSA complaint #10122208, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
- 10097543Sep 16, 2013"concern: replacement of any anti-lock brake system (abs) control module does not fix the concern issue: various warning lights and messages appear in the (ipk) and a constant…
- 10053932Sep 16, 2013Jaguar: warning lights and messages being displayed in instrument pack (ipk), with constant beeping tone from park brake warning. Model s type (x200). No model year.
- 10032248Oct 25, 2007Jaguar: directional indicator operating with the stalk in the central position. If condition is found, replace the directional indicator switch. No model years listed.
- 10012224Sep 1, 1999Brake pedal switch revised specification installation procedure.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Jaguar S-Type
41 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Jaguar S-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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