2008 Jaguar S-Type Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- 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 2008 Jaguar S-Type (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, 3 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 22 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.
- Brakes2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Tires1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Accident causing death with the rear brakes engaging with the car in motion, without any warning lights, etc. That has potentially lead to loss of control at speed. Electric parking brake which is too short and applies the rear brakes whenever the car suspension compresses due to carrying large load of rear passengers. The prior symptoms are the rear pads which wear out early, and despite this being a known issue Jaguar has not acknowledged the problem. Associated poor fuel consumption due to the permanently dragging rear brakes was identified in prior dealer inspections. …”
NHTSA complaint #11030611, filed 2017-09, 87,000 milesEngine cooling: “On jan. 21 2009, a spontaneous fire began in the engine of the car. It had just been to the dealer jan.6-9 2009. The fire caused a complete destruction of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10256349, filed 2009-01, 29,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 17,000 and 49,620 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2008 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 | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| S-Type 4.2 Litre RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type R RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 38 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 2008 Jaguar S-Type have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Jaguar S-Type is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2008 Jaguar S-Type been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Jaguar S-Type get?
The EPA rates the 2008 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 2008 Jaguar S-Type reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 17,000 and 49,620 miles; 80% 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.