2005 Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type 2005

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2005 Jaguar S-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 24 repairs.
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2005 Jaguar S-Type repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Jaguar S-Type

Engine not specified

Jaguar S-Type in Michigan, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2013

119000 mi

US $650
Had a leak in the transmission fluid line and hence had no transmission fluid remained. Overhauled transmission and replaced 6 liters of transmission fluid. 
Jaguar S-Type in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

71100 mi

US $900
cooling hose under the supercharger 

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2005 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar S-Type in United Arab Emirates
Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
Jul 2013

74900 mi

¤3800
Leakage in cooling system, had to replace a few hoses. Right side headlamp not working. 
Jan 2014

¤2300
Radiator burst open. Mechanic says the newer hoses put a couple of months earlier caused a fresh pressure on the radiator causing it to fail. 
Jaguar S-Type in Hawaii, United States
- May 2009
Oct 2008

21000 mi

US $120
Fuel door catch replaced; Driver door window regulator replaced; regular maintenance/oil 
May 2009

28000 mi
Air conditioner compressor replaced; Right door window regulator replaced 
Jaguar S-Type in Illinois, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2016
Feb 2011

47800 mi

US $110
replace cooling system reservoir tank 
May 2011

48000 mi

US $840
replace fuel pump 
Mar 2015

63000 mi

US $85
Radiator hose failed, replaced with new 
Jaguar S-Type in Illinois, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

91000 mi

US $75
headlight misaligned. Mechanic found broken. Repaired and sealed rather than replaced. 
Jaguar S-Type in Illinois, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011

76000 mi

US $120
Heater control valve stuck open causing hot air to blow out the air conditioning vents. Also this burnt out a trace in pcm for the heater/ac module. A friend replaced the faulty valve. I repaired the burnt trace with a soldering iron. 

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2005 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

Jaguar S-Type in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
Oct 2015

100800 mi

US $400
Rear toe bars replaced. 
May 2016

130000 mi

US $373
Water pump 
Aug 2016

145000 mi

US $137
Frozen caliper destroyed almost new rotor 

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2005 Jaguar S-Type 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Jaguar S-Type in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
May 2012

56200 mi

US $1400
Coolant System leak in the heater control module which shorted out the air conditioning control module. 
Aug 2012

57000 mi
Sensor in the throttle body triggered Restricted Performance, Engine System Fault, DSC Fault, Cruise Control Not Available, Park brake Fault. Over $2000 repair- SOLD CAR - Stranded with Clients in the car!!! 

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2005 Jaguar S-Type

Jaguar S-Type in Ohio, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2018
Apr 2014

72000 mi

US $1027
The heater hose needed to be replaced under the supercharger. This requires intense labor, and entire engine needs to be removed. A map sensor was installed, and coolant was replaced. 
Jul 2014

73000 mi

US $1250
Climate control died. Air conditioner not working. Needed to replace climate control and replace heater house under supercharger. Actually in April. 
Oct 2014

75700 mi

US $545
polished headlamps 
Jul 2018

106000 mi

US $541
oxygen sensor replaced with intern heater to replace failure code. 

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2004.5 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Jaguar S-Type in Great Britain
Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
Nov 2011

107500 mi

£140
O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 - renewed 
Jul 2012

112200 mi

£600
Replace radiator 
Apr 2015

143000 mi

£348
Auto box oil leak. replaced oil/sump+filter and sleeve 

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