2006 Jaguar S-Type Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Jaguar S-Type, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“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 milesRelated recalls
- 05V503000Nov 1, 2005Certain sedans may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.Covers: Jaguar S-Type 2006, XJ 2006
Related 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.
- 10212839Sep 20, 2012ZF Transmission ? Error message during reprogramming
- 10033384Jan 20, 2010Jaguar: rear differential replacement. Due to a change in design, the rear differential has a new service part. As a result, should the rear differential require replacement it…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 28% |
| 2003 | 16 | 16% |
| 2002 | 10 | 42% |
| 2001 | 13 | 16% |
| 2000 | 41 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jaguar S-Type
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology