2008 Jaguar S-Type Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes2injuries3deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
1fires
POWER TRAIN
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2008 jaguar s-type. The contact stated while driving 35mph, there was debris on the roadway, which caused a blowout of the front passenger’s side tire. The contact then pulled over on the side of the highway and attempted to change the tire; however, the contact was unable to…”

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · reported 2024-04-26

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-02-22

“On 5/8/23 called jlr na on transmission issues fault codes c0003a(abs) p0500 and po721 gear box and speed sensors. They recommended not to drive and have towed and connected to jlr road side, but $225 to closest jlr dealer, so called back and jlr recommended jaguar plus and t&s auto clinic,…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-05-07

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-05-08

“Tl* the contact owns continental contitrac low profile tires, size p245/40/r18 on a 2008 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that during a routine inspection the technician concluded that the tires had blisters on the sidewall; therefore, it failed the state inspection. The manufacturer was…”

TIRES · reported 2009-09-16

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jaguar s-type. While driving various speeds, the suspension made a loud clicking and rattling noise coming from both front tires. In addition, the gear box within the vehicle was faulty and the "gear box" warning indicator illuminated and falsely reported that the trunk…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2009-08-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jaguar s-type. While driving various speeds, the suspension made a loud clicking and rattling noise coming from both front tires. In addition, the gear box within the vehicle was faulty and the "gear box" warning indicator illuminated and falsely reported that the trunk…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2009-08-01

“On jan. 21 2009, a spontaneous fire began in the engine of the car. It had just been to the dealer jan.6-9 2009. The fire caused a complete destruction of the vehicle. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2009-01-21
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.