Before buying a used 2008 Jaguar S-Type, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
Too new to judge yet
Complaints keep arriving for years after a car goes on sale. Owners have filed 13 so far, against 18 for a typical S-Type year.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Type 3.0 Litre — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 13.8 L/100 km 17 mpg | 9 L/100 km 26 mpg | 11.8 L/100 km 20 mpg |
| S-Type 4.2 Litre — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 14.7 L/100 km 16 mpg | 9.8 L/100 km 24 mpg | 12.4 L/100 km 19 mpg |
| S-Type R — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L, Sup Charg | 15.7 L/100 km 15 mpg | 10.7 L/100 km 22 mpg | 13.8 L/100 km 17 mpg |
S-Type 3.0 Litre — Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L
S-Type 4.2 Litre — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L
S-Type R — Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.2 L, Sup Charg
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type.
Depending on the engine and drivetrain, the EPA rates it between 11.8 and 13.8 L/100 km combined (17–20 mpg).
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are Equipment, Power train, Service brakes.