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Jaguar S-Type repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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Jaguar S-Type brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 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 4dr Sedan

145000 mi

US $137
Frozen caliper destroyed almost new rotor 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

supercharged 400hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

70000 mi

US $400
Electronic Parking Brake Motor needed replacing. Removing motor required loosening the rear differential and lowering so that adaquate room could be made for the repair. Part was $220 Labor $200. 
143000 mi

US $145
new front brake pads no rotors. Rotors functional but this will be the last set of pads 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

57000 mi parking brake fault. Reset system Parking brake fault reappeared. Would cost $500 to repair, traded car in. 

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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

106300 mi

£600
New front discs, calipers reconditioned as one was seizing. New pads all around as rear pads drivers side had separated from backing plates. 

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2001.5 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

65500 mi

£20
replacement of the near side speed sensor 
67500 mi

£20
replace the offside rear speed sensor. 
68500 mi

£200
The soldered joints on the ABS unit had failed, requiring resolder. Throwing ABS fail codes. common fail. second best car owned. 

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2000 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

102920 mi Change of rotors and break pads - front and rear. Pads weren't worn out, rotors could take another season max. Changed front stabilizer bar links  

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Jaguar S-Type Brake Problems

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