ON MY 2000 S-TYPE 4.0 I HAVE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED AND IS IN NEED OF A THIRD. JAGUAR'S POSITION (FROM CORPORATE), THAT IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR A TRANSMISSION TO GO UNDER 50,000 MILES, HOWEVER, THEY REFUSE TO PUT IT IN WRITING. THERE ARE PROBABLY HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OWNERS GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM. ON EVERY WEBSITE THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ABOUT FAILING TRANSMISSIONS. JAGUAR D…
2006 Jaguar S-Type powertrain problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
BOUGHT CAR ON FRIDAY(7/20/18). UPON ARRIVING HOME AND AFTER GETTING ACQUAINTED AND ACCUSTOMED TO CAR, DETECTED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS THAT I WAS UNABLE TO DETECT DURING TEST DRIVE. AFTER REVIEWING CAR FAX REPORT AND DMV CAR INFO, WAS AWARE OF CAR HISTORY, AFTER VERIFYING CARFAX INDICATED THEY WOULD PURCHASE BACK MY CAR IF DETERMINED TO BE A LEMON, I PURCHASED VEHICLE W/ FULL CONFIDENCE. …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JAGUAR S-TYPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT WAS STUCK IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V503000 ( POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 Jaguar S-Type?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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