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Expensive Jaguar S-Type repairs by problem area
Engine (60%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 30 repairs.
Jaguar S-Type repair cost distribution
$2500+ (28%)
$1000 - $2499 (72%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 75700 mi US $545 |
polished headlamps |
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 70000 mi US $2500 |
lower rear control arms needed replacing |
| 74000 mi US $750 |
replaced front right control arm |
| 74900 mi ¤3800 |
Leakage in cooling system, had to replace a few hoses. Right side headlamp not working. |
| 78100 mi ¤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. |
2005 Jaguar S-Type 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 56200 mi US $1400 |
Coolant System leak in the heater control module which shorted out the air conditioning control module. |
2003 Jaguar S-Type
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
fuel system, required 2 fuel pumps, fuel filters, fuel injectors and fuel rail pressure sensor |
| 102180 mi C $1200 |
lower control arm and wheel bearing |
2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan
supercharged 400hp 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 68000 mi US $237 |
Car stalled in heavy rain. After +/- 1 hour, started. Next day, dead battery & many error codes. Shop found a TSB on a cowl leak. They applied a sealant to a hole, cleared codes. Next rain, no problem. |
| 65500 mi US $411 |
Code P1646, defective O2 sensor. |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Replace ignition switch |
| 78000 mi US $500 |
Replace a defective HID headlight bulb. Both bulbs were replaced, one preventatively due to the outrageously extensive labor required to replace a headlight bulb - The front clip and bumper must be removed |
| 79000 mi US $1350 |
Replace all solenoids to correct an erratic shift problem. |
| 53000 mi US $400 |
Engine running hot. R&R thermostat. EGR valve leak. Too expensive to repair and not enough to cause an engine light |
| 62000 mi US $1550 |
EGR valve, ignition coils, valve cover gaskets R&R |
| 132800 mi US $2800 |
Also r&r rear axle bearing, back brake pads, e brake pads, also r&r one (of two) low pressure Power steering hose. |
| 143000 mi US $145 |
new front brake pads no rotors. Rotors functional but this will be the last set of pads |
| 145390 mi US $375 |
had an ignition coil fail on the way through the Ca. desert toward Laughlin Nv. 114 deg. F. outside 175 miles from service. drove to Laughlin Nv. called and ordered 8 new ignition coils from Auto Zone and installed them in Casino parking lot with an 8 mm socket, extension, and rachet bought at a Home Depot. Problem solved, problem free for the balance of the 4,000 mile trip. |
| 154000 mi US $250 |
OBD2 reader called out right bank front O2 sensor. I replaced both fore and aft right bank together, one as called out by the code and one for preventative reasons. Also coded on needing a new radiator thermostat......replaced with OEM part. shocks, and other suspension parts...... |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Replace two coils and plugs as cylinder 2 and 7 were misfiring. Not covered by my warranty, cost includes the $100 diagnostic fee, about $100 per coil and $12 per plug; the rest is labor costs. |
| 120500 mi US $3500 |
internal transmission sensors needed replaced along with torque converter Two cylinders misfiring, had to replace ignition coils, again. |
| 126000 mi US $230 |
Broken motor mount |
| 66000 mi US $1000 |
This was a series of major issues and repairs. The car was still running fine at the time. The S/C belt, acc. belt, oil cooler hoses, spark plugs, brake fluid, valve cover gaskets. Also throttle body replaced or rebuilt. |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
AC Compressor clutch failed. Engine mounts need to be removed and engine raised in order to remove compressor. Very time consuming and expensive repair. Used parts were easy and inexpensive to obtain. Spark plug coil failed code P0308 due to soaking in oil caused by leaking valve cover gasket. One coil replaced, all iridium ($18 each) plugs replaced along with valve cover gaskets and coil O rings |
| 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. |
| 89000 mi US $200 |
Needed new strut lower bushing (Jag says they aren't avaialble need a new $400 strut but they are!) and new re dealerar brakes |
2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Cooling system (water pump) |
| 102530 mi US $1343 |
Cooling system: dual control flow valve replacement. Drive belt (serpentine belt) replacement. Upper control arms replaced both front and rear. Replaced: rear sway bar links and outer tie rod ends for steering. |
| 107200 mi US $1000 |
Radiator, water pump, thermostat |
| 110000 mi US $1030 |
O2 sensors |
| 64381 mi US $352 |
1) Replace coolant reservoir 2) Change oil |
| 114700 mi US $1400 |
motor mount replaced oxygen/fuel sensor replaced upper intake gasket replaced, fuel regulator replaced, breather hose replaced |
| 113000 mi US $267 |
Replace crank case ventilation valve. |
| 115900 mi US $524 |
Replaced, water pump, antifreeze and air filter. |
| 116300 mi US $1000 |
replace fuel pump, replace fuel filter |
| 118500 mi US $300 |
Replaced wiring harness behind dash (ignition) |
| 121000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rear electronic control module with used part. |
2003 Jaguar S-Type 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $600 |
Tech Service bulletin - Transmission surge 40-60 mph. Other problems found. Dealer was going to charge too much to fix. Leaking trans pan. Leaking water pump. Dlr did not find serpentine belt problem. Replaced water pump, serpentine belts and hoses. Independent shop also fixed drivers side window. Replaced transmission pan and harness connector feedthrough into transmission. |
| 85800 mi US $1100 |
Replaced upper and lower coolant hoses. Replaced upper plus thermostat. |
| 90000 mi US $670 |
Upper control arm. Needs other suspension work. Ball joint, struts, etc |
| 91000 mi US $380 |
Rear strut replacement. |
| 91000 mi US $350 |
Front struts and lower control arm bushing (not replaced). |
2003 Jaguar S-Type 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 102000 mi £3200 |
Glycol contamination in ZF automatic transmission. Transmission replaced with recon unit. Radiator replaced with new unit. Update: later learned they didn't actually replace the transmission. |
| 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. |
| 131000 mi £1100 |
Lambda sensors, rear control arms, headlight, silencer box |
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