1999–2007
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The Jaguar S-Type was built from 1999 to 2007.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 6 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel): it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €5,000–12,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (16.9 %), lights, wipers and visibility (15.3 %), brakes (11.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering. It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.9–6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Signs: Knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning
Fix: There is no sure prevention; frequent oil changes help. The repair is a rebuilt or replacement engine
Signs: No warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops
Fix: Replace it together with the timing belt, tensioners and water pump
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
Signs: Loss of power, whistle, smoke
Fix: Replace the turbo (labour is high: the body or the engine has to be lifted on some models)
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 170,000 km or every 84 months | €450–900 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 11,162 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9.6 % | 11.7 % | 13.0 % | 15.4 % | 17.9 % |
| Suspension | 15.3 % | 16.9 % | 18.1 % | 19.1 % | 23.7 % |
| Steering | 7.4 % | 7.7 % | 6.7 % | 7.8 % | 5.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.1 % | 6.0 % | 7.3 % | 8.6 % | 9.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 12.3 % | 15.3 % | 18.3 % | 23.4 % | 29.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.7 % | 3.7 % | 5.0 % | 5.6 % | 7.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 3.2 % | 5.2 % | 6.2 % | 6.5 % | 9.5 % |
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 411 complaints.
2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel): belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo.
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel) (100,000–250,000 km, €5,000–12,000); rear fuel-pump belt (changed with the timing belt) (150,000–180,000 km, €300–700); turbocharger failure (2.7 TDV6) (120,000–220,000 km, €1,500–3,500); dual-mass flywheel (150,000–220,000 km, €700–1,400). The full list by engine is on this page.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (16.9 %), lights, wipers and visibility (15.3 %), brakes (11.7 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering. It fails less often than average on: lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning; no warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
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Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026