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Jaguar S-TypeModel year report

2006 Jaguar S-Type Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
46,500miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Jaguar S-Type (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2006 Jaguar S-Type. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by fuel system (6) and brakes (4). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “2006 s type Jaguar. In february 2008, I brought my car in for warranty work performed. The reason was due to a 'restricted performance error' light. They dealer was able to correct it via the replacement of a new coil. The bottom line was that my vehicle entered restrictive performance anytime I would attempt to pass any vehicle on straight stretch of road and would have to accelerate to 80 miles an hour. The vehicle would go into 'restricted performance' and drop my speed until I had to pull off the road. Clearly, a dangerous scenario. In december of 08, the issue returned. …”

NHTSA complaint #10261359, filed 2009-03, 32,000 miles

Fuel system: “On at least four occasions, and upon starting the vehicle, the engine, after 10 to 30 seconds, rapidly accelerates to 4,000 - 6,000 RPM. The only way to restrict the rapid acceleration is to shut the engine off with the ignition key.”

NHTSA complaint #10176350, filed 2006-12, 8,200 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar S-Type. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the transmission erroneously shifted into reverse. The contact had assumed that the parking brake had engaged. The contact depressed the brake pedal and restarted the vehicle. The was driven forward but unintendedly shifted back into reverse. The independent mechanic test-drove the vehicle and while driving the vehicle, the vehicle came to a stop. The mechanic determined that there was a failure within the transmission. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11633906, filed 2025-01, 100,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar S-Type. While the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to switch the gear shift out of park into reverse and the gear shift was stuck in park. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 05v503000 ( power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,198.”

NHTSA complaint #10400981, filed 2011-05, 55,198 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 85,000 miles.

7%0–100%10–2543%25–5014%50–7514%75–10021%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 46,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S-Type 3.0 Litre RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$4,100
S-Type 4.2 Litre RWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162419$4,350
S-Type R RWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152217$4,850

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

Recall details for the 2006 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. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 bulletins →

Other model years of the Jaguar S-Type

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008729,0000—19—Not enough data
2007537,2161—19—Not enough data
20061746,5001—19—Rising
20058566,0152—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20042546,3003—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200310038,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20022452,7301—18—Stable
20017964,6752—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200014158,5002—19Not 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 2006 Jaguar S-Type have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2006 Jaguar S-Type as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Jaguar S-Type is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by fuel system with 6.

Has the 2006 Jaguar S-Type been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Jaguar S-Type get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Jaguar S-Type (S-Type 4.2 Litre, 4.2L 8-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 2006 Jaguar S-Type reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,500 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 85,000 miles; 50% 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.