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#BS-2005-JAGSTY-3593

2005 Jaguar S Type

Based on reports from 115 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
115
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Recalls
3
TSBs
73
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 115 complaints, 20 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes locked up

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

loss of power and warning light says system fault no dsc

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

fuel tank leak

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

41 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

26
0–30K
13
30–60K
19
60–90K
20
90–120K
6
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (26 reports) • Median: 65K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System41 (36%)
Brakes16 (14%)
Electrical6 (5%)
Engine5 (4%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly4 (3%)
Wheels & Tires4 (3%)
Equipment:electrical3 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (3%)

2005 Jaguar S Type: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jaguar S Type, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jaguar S Type, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jaguar S Type, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2005 Jaguar S Type, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Jaguar S Type. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

04V484000Jan 2005

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 SCREEN, SUCH THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING STATEMENT EMBOSSED ON THE TOP OF THE RESERVOIR BODY IS NOT VISIBLE BY DIRECT VIEW.

06E056000Aug 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

06V418000Jan 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS IN WHICH THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM), JET PUMP MODULE (JPM), AND/OR CLUSTER VALVE (CV) SEALS ARE NOT PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS MAY RESULT IN ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OR A FUEL ODOR.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Jaguar S Type is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2005 Jaguar S Type vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

115

Class avg

244

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 115 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jaguar S Type Model Years

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2005 Jaguar S Type: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jaguar S Type?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Jaguar S Type is related to the fuel system, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Jaguar S Type reliable?
The 2005 Jaguar S Type has 115 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2005 Jaguar S Type problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2005 Jaguar S Type have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Jaguar S Type has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jaguar S Type problems start?
Based on 85 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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