Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
141Complaints
4Recalls
8Crashes
1Fires
9Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission (17.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Power Train:automatic Transmission
25 · 17.7%
not available
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Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
15 · 10.6%
not available
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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
9 · 6.4%
Recalled
Recall 00V359002
Electrical System
8 · 5.7%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
7 · 5%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
7 · 5%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT7 · 5%
POWER TRAIN6 · 4.3%
SUSPENSION6 · 4.3%
AIR BAGS5 · 3.5%
Percentages are the share of the 141 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT PARKS ON AN INCLINE, THE GEAR BECOMES STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. IN ORDER TO…”NHTSA complaint 10277168 — filed 07/17/2009 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“WHEN PARKED ON A HILL I AM NOT ABLE TO GET THE CAR INTO OR OUT OF PARK AND REVERSE I HAVE TO LITERALLY HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10251882 — filed 12/15/2008 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“I FINANCED A JAGUAR IN FEBRUARY 2008 AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM FROM ALMOST THE BEGINNING WITH THE GEARSHIFT, GETTING OUT OF PARK WHILE ON…”NHTSA complaint 10249971 — filed 11/26/2008 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE?
Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 25 of 141 NHTSA complaints (17.7%), followed by visibility:power window devices and controls (15), suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (9), electrical system (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE have?
141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V359002. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Jaguar S-TYPE's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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