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#BS-2006-JAGSTY-3593

2006 Jaguar S Type

Based on reports from 33 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
33
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 33 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

boot open light on instrument cluster

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

vehicle brakes locked

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

6 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 51K miles.

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

8
0–30K
5
30–60K
3
60–90K
6
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 51K 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: Electrical (6 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical6 (18%)
Fuel System5 (15%)
Brakes4 (12%)
Other2 (6%)
Stability Control2 (6%)
Drivetrain2 (6%)
Engine2 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)1 (3%)

2006 Jaguar S Type: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2006 Jaguar S Type, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 51K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2006 Jaguar S Type, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2006 Jaguar S Type, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2006 Jaguar S Type, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-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

2
05
6
06
4
09
3
10
2
11
1
12
1
13
6
15
3
18
3
23
2
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Jaguar S Type. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

05V503000Nov 2005

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

2006 Jaguar S Type vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

33

Class avg

262

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. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 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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2006 Jaguar S Type: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Jaguar S Type?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Jaguar S Type is related to the electrical, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Jaguar S Type reliable?
The 2006 Jaguar S Type has 33 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 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 2006 Jaguar S Type have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Jaguar S Type has 2 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 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 51,000 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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