2004 Jaguar S-Type Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 46,300miles, 20 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and engine cooling (5). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 55% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,300 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes8 32%
- Engine cooling5 20%
- Electrical system4 16%
- Exterior lighting2 8.0%
- Steering2 8.0%
- Air bags1 4.0%
- Engine1 4.0%
- Fuel system1 4.0%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “This vehicle has issues with the automatic transmission, the transmission is not responding properly to the computer and needs to be reprogrammed in this model, also the parking brakes do get mixed up and if you put the gear control in drive it goes into reverse and the parking brake default light and transmission default light is on, my vehicle malfunctioned with the parking brake while I was in the parking lot and leaving to go home I place it in drive and it jumped into reverse....very dangerous and almost caused an accident and the transmission default happened when the vehicle was in…”
NHTSA complaint #11337514, filed 2020-07, 66,211 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “While on the expressway while coming to a stop my car switched into reverse on its own while it was in the drive.the car began to drive backwards almost causing a major crash on i64 east in virginia. This nearly resulted in me losing my life as well as passengers and other drivers. The car also has an automatic parking lock engaging error which locked my entire car and prevented me from driving. This also occurred and nearly a week ago in drive thru a week ago. While in the drive thru the car locked in park and would not allow me to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010580, filed 2017-07, 151,000 milesEngine cooling: “While driving the vehicle will come to a complete stop. There has been a recall on this vehicle but this problem continues to exist intermittently. It has been in the service department several times to correct the problem. This automobile has cut-off while moving which caused another vehicle to hit the rear causing damages to the rear bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10133652, filed 2005-08, 8,000 milesVehicle speed control: “I saw on the news today how a lady was entering a restaurant parking lot and her vehicle sudden lurched forward and caused her to crash into a fence. Well if the car was a Jaguar s type I'm sure the company would tell her what they told me. There is nothing wrong with the car. I had 2004 Jaguar s type twice the car lurched forward when I was pulling into a parking spot. I had both feet on the brake and I was shifting through the gears to get the car to stop. In one incident the car stopped about 5ft. Into the spot in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319102, filed 2010-03, 30,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
55% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,896 and 70,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2004 Jaguar S-Type version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Type 3.0 Litre RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type 3.0 Litre RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type 4.2 Litre RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type R RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V484000Oct 14, 2004Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Jaguar S-Type 2002–2005
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf…
- 04V488000Oct 7, 2004Parking brakeCovers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004
On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic park brake module, which controls the application of the parking brake, may unintentionally apply the parking brake without any indication or warning to the driver.
- 04V024000Jan 8, 2004Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Jaguar S-Type 2003–2004, XK 2003–2004, XJ 2004
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, with the forward drive gear selected and the vehicle stationary or in a forward motion, the gearbox could potentially select reverse gear, without indication.
Recall details for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10079821Jun 8, 2016Engine cooling. Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and there is no warning light or other suggestion of a fault.
Other model years of the Jaguar S-Type
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 29,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 5 | 37,216 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 17 | 46,500 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Rising |
| 2005 | 85 | 66,015 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 25 | 46,300 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 100 | 38,000 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 24 | 52,730 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 79 | 64,675 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 141 | 58,500 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Jaguar S-Type model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2004 Jaguar S-Type as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Jaguar S-Type is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (32% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.
Has the 2004 Jaguar S-Type been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Jaguar S-Type get?
The EPA rates the 2004 Jaguar S-Type (S-Type 3.0 Litre, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Jaguar S-Type reported?
Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,300 miles and the middle half falls between 35,896 and 70,000 miles; 55% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.