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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2005 Jaguar S-Type brakes problems
severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
4crashes
What stands out
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
JAGUAR: WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES BEING DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT PACK (IPK), WITH CONSTANT BEEPING TONE FROM PARK BRAKE WARNING. MODEL S TYPE (X200). NO MODEL YEAR.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"CONCERN: REPLACEMENT OF ANY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FIX THE CONCERN ISSUE: VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES APPEAR IN THE (IPK) AND A CONSTANT BEEPING TONE FROM PARK BRAKE WARNING FROM THE (IPK), DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) RECORDED ARE: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) & PARK BRAKE MODULE (PBM)"
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗JAGUAR: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT. DUE TO A CHANGE IN DESIGN, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS A NEW SERVICE PART. AS A RESULT, SHOULD THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO CONVERT THE DRIVELINE SYSTEM TO USE THE NEW DIFFERENTIAL. UPDATED 11/7/11.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING - BREMBO BRAKES DISC THICKNESS VARIATION - DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 10 complaints cluster around two main brake system failures. The most common is electronic parking brake malfunction: the module self-engages without driver input, locking the rear wheels and trapping the vehicle. This happens across the mileage range (20,000 to 114,000 miles), sometimes at low speeds while reversing or driving normally. Owners also report the brake warning lamp staying on and the parking brake refusing to release. Several owners took their cars to independent mechanics and dealers who recommended electronic park brake module replacement; one owner had the system disabled as a workaround. Despite complaints referencing NHTSA Campaign 04V488000 for parking brake defects and Jaguar recall numbers R166/167, owners say their VINs were excluded from the recall.
The second failure mode is catastrophic brake loss. Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with zero stopping power during emergency stops at 15–30 mph, resulting in collisions. One owner also experienced the opposite problem: the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was pressed, on five separate occasions, causing two crashes. A dealer could not reproduce that issue. Another report mentions anti-lock brakes failing to function during a sudden stop.
Failure modes owners describe
Parking Brake Self-Engagement / Unintended Activation
Electronic parking brake module engages without driver input, locking rear wheels and preventing vehicle movement.
When: 20,000–114,000 miles; one case at 5 mph while reversing, another at 15 mph during normal driving
Symptoms owners cite: Rear wheels seized without warning; Parking brake engaged independently during driving; Abnormal beeping noise prior to malfunction; Parking brake fault warning light illuminates continuously; Vehicle unable to move forward or backward
Repairs/costs cited: Parking brake module replacement required; electronic control module repair noted in one case; one technician disabled the parking brake module as a workaround
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 04V488000 (Parking Brake) exists, but affected vehicles reported they were excluded from the recall; Jaguar recall numbers R166/167 referenced
Parking Brake Failure to Release
Electronic parking brake remains engaged after activation, trapping the vehicle and preventing normal operation.
When: 40,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Parking brake failed to release; Brake warning lamp illuminated
Complete Brake Failure / Loss of Stopping Power
Brake pedal ineffective or completely non-responsive, causing inability to stop vehicle and resulting in collisions.
When: Vehicle speed 15–30 mph at time of failure; one case at approximately 30 mph during emergency stop attempt
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal went to floor with no vehicle deceleration; Complete loss of stopping power; Anti-lock brake system failed to operate during sudden stop
Rear Brake Seizure
Rear brakes lock up without warning, immobilizing the vehicle.
When: 59,583 miles; 64,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rear brakes seized without warning; Wheels locked during low-speed driving; Vehicle decelerated and wheels seized while driving at approximately 15 mph
Repairs/costs cited: Electronic park brake module replacement required; one mechanic disabled the parking brake module
Brake Pedal Acceleration / Paradoxical Throttle Response
Vehicle accelerates when brake pedal is applied instead of decelerating, occurring intermittently.
When: Five separate occasions reported
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle accelerates when brake pedal pressed; No deceleration despite brake application; Caused two collisions (pole and vehicle bumper)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer unable to duplicate the problem
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
My vechile emergency brake self engaged without selecting emergency control. Therefore my vechile wheels locked unable to moved maybe few feet stopped unable to move forward or backup. Driving on a city street in detroit michigan. This occurred without any indictation brake engaged wheels locked. Similar to recall for jaguars s type 2005 campaign id 04v488000 recall date september 17, 2005.…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 2,852 and 64,000 miles, with the median around 40,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 2,852; a quarter make it past 64,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Jaguar/S-Type.
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