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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)
CERTAIN SEDANS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: CONSEQUENTLY 'PARK' MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO 'PARK" AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW 'PARK' POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
Owner complaints (17)
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jaguar S-Type (5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 25).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Jaguar S-Type version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S-Type 3.0 Litre 3.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| S-Type 4.2 Litre 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| S-Type R 4.2 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.