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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2008 Jaguar S-Type brakes problems
critical 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
1crash
2injuries
3fatalities
When does it fail?
Of the 3 brakes complaints filed for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
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 ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Accident causing death with the rear brakes engaging with the car in motion, without any warning lights, etc. That has potentially lead to loss of control at speed. Electric parking brake which is too short and applies the rear brakes whenever the car suspension compresses due to carrying large load of rear passengers. The prior symptoms are the rear pads which wear out early, and despite this…
Jaguar land Rover has discontinued importation of Jaguar and related OEM parts. PT.Jeff Car Care order all four wheel rotors for 49345 miles and stated "rotors shot" Also ordered and then returned from PARTSGEEK for $293 but had also to return due to 326mm spec parts. $75.00 shop time was charged to place vehicle on lift twice remove one wheel and calibre only twice to find rotors called for…
Jaguar x type tranny failing... How long before it fails in front of a tractor trailer ?? *tr
Had brakes trouble with your 2008 Jaguar S-Type?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2008 Jaguar S-Type?
It's a serious issue. 3 complaints have been filed, including 1 reports involving a crash and 3 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 73,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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/2008/Jaguar/S-Type.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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