Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 13 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes2

02Wheels1

03Power Train1

04Suspension,electrical System1

05Parking Brake,power Train,electrical System,equipment1

13 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jaguar S-Type Fuel Economy

17–20mpg combined

15-17city

22-26hwy

$4,100-$4,800/yr

The 2008 Jaguar S-Type delivers 17 to 20 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

S-Type 3.0 Litre - Automatic 6-spd

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

S-Type 4.2 Litre - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

4.2L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

S-Type R - Automatic 6-spd

17mpg

4.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Jaguar S-Type

13States

56%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 30%, with options spread across 13 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

830%

FLFlorida

415%

PAPennsylvania

311%

NCNorth Carolina

27%

TXTexas

27%

DEDelaware

14%

MIMichigan

14%

INIndiana

14%

NHNew Hampshire

14%

NJNew Jersey

14%

NYNew York

14%

WIWisconsin

14%

OH1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Jaguar S-Type Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Jaguar S-Type a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Jaguar S-Type. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Jaguar S-Type?

You'll get between 17 and 20 MPG combined from the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Jaguar S-Type?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 13 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.