AI Damage2006 Jaguar S-Type: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Jaguar S-Type filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 22
- involving a crash
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 23% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 14% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (27% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Equipment: 5 complaints (23% of all).
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (14% of all).
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 4.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 22 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and depressing the brakes, she shifted into reverse and there was a sudden acceleration, causing the contact to crash into a pole. The failure occurred without warning. The contact suffered injuries to the right shoulder blade, which extended to her finger tips.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 jaguar s-type. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph approaching an intersection when another vehicle crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle.
Seat belt on drivers side did not protect driver of 2006 jaguar s type when rear ended by pick up truck on july 30,2010. Result of accident cause head to hit sunvisor and steering wheel causing head and chest injury. The front passengers seat belt did keep passenger secure only resulting in whip lash.
I am investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle fire of a 2006 jaguar s type 4dr sedan. The fuel filter is located inside the left front fender well and is not protected by any frame component. The fuel shut off switch is located directly behind the left front wheel well.
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.
It is a huge fire hazard. Everything is cooked like a furnace. Mechanics are not willing to put the effort in doing tune ups and repairs. I do a tune up on the Car once a year. I memorized every mechanical problem on that car, just so I can keep a sharp eye on all the problems.
Upon driving vehicle at home, noticed immediately the following safety issue's 1.)brake system~applyinging breaks, prior to stopping the car jerks to an abrupt stop making pax in vehicle experience a whiplash effect 2.) determined at home after reading manual, that the red light illumination when accelerating vehicle…
The contact noticed the parking brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the parking brake control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,904 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 22% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S-Type has 46 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 22, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jaguar S-Type?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, equipment, service brakes. Total complaints: 22. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (14%), rollaway, parking brake (9%), warning lights, check engine (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Jaguar S-Type?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Jaguar S-Type from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.