2000 Jaguar S-Type Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 16%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Jaguar S-Type, 16% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,600 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The regulators brackets that hold windows are breaking for no reason, ending in damages worth over $500 including labor, to change the of the regulator is included...also the cheap plastic brackets on the headlamps break as well, once a vehicle hits a pot hole hard enough, lamp it self costs over $1000 not including the labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10133035, filed 2005-08, 50,148 miles“Consumer noticed that rear left window and front right window were inoperative. Consumer was unable to open or close the windows. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power window regulator motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10099526, filed 2004-12, 42,000 miles“Multiple power window regulator failures on year 2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0; most recent incident occurred this october. Wrote to Jaguar of america, which refused to accept this is due to a design flaw. Internet chat rooms full of similar stories of p/w regulator failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10098332, filed 2004-11, 60 miles“Six months ago I noticed a crack on the passenger side of the windshield. The crack was noticed hours after car was parked. Two days ago another crack appeared on the driver side of the windshield. Both cracks are similar in nature, and both are near the side columns at about 9.5 inches from the bottom of the windshield. Dealer inspected the vehicle and dismissed any windshield manufacturing, or stress point defects due to chips on the glass. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045237, filed 2003-11, 20,000 miles“Three events of window mechanism breaking within a six month period. While parked tried opening window for air flow, all three times. Dealer was contacted and repaired the three windows. No tests for defects were done. Replacements costs approx $600, $355 and half of the third window replacement cost was covered by the dealer. Jaguar refused any statistics on this type of repair and refused referral to a supervisor. Window tint was damaged in each case. Jaguar refused any liability due to non-purchase of extended warranty, although extended warranty does not cover windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10133974, filed 2005-08, 51,740 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012347Jul 1, 2004Rear door glass inoperative in hat climates detached regulator mounting replace regulators.
- 10012382Jul 1, 2002Loose rearview mirror reinstalling mirror mounting block on windshield installion procedure.
- 10012233Apr 1, 2000Aftermarket rear window tint interference with reception of gps signal.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Jaguar S-Type
41 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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