DecodedCarsJaguar S-type
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (42)
The 2008 S-type in brief
The 2008 Jaguar S-type is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 4.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,761 lb (4dr Sedan RWD /3.0 V6).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), 5% worse than the 2008 midsize car average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Jaguar S-type has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (22), service brakes (14), electrical system (7).
How the 2005 S-type compares
The 2005 Jaguar S-type is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 4.2L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,781 lb (4dr Sedan RWD /3.0 V6).
2008 S-type pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 4 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,761 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,761 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,761 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 0 | 42 |
Alternatives to the 2008 S-type
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 5 Series | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Audi A6 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2008 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 Lexus GS | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2008 Audi A5 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →