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2005 Jaguar S-Type

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 S-Type.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2005 Jaguar S-Type is a passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Across the model's 1999–2008 production run, owner complaints peaked at 146 in 2000 and fell to a low of just 2 in 1999, which places this model year's 90 complaints in the upper-middle tier of that range. The top complaint area centers on the fuel/propulsion system, and the vehicle carries three recalls, indicating that while 2005 is not the most troublesome year on record, it still warrants close scrutiny from any researcher evaluating this platform's long-term reliability.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2C41611. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 750 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2C41611 alt C2D56297
Engine air filter	AJ82766
Fuel filter	C2Z7738
Spark plug	C2A1535 alt C2S46895
Battery	C2D61169
Front wiper blades	XR858033 alt XR858025
Serpentine belt	C2C37063 alt C2C26235
Thermostat	XR85174 alt AJ82697
Cabin air filter	XR849205

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Curb weight	3781 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S-Type of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2005 4.2 VDP Edition Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	4.2 VDP Edition Sedan 4.2L V8	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	294 hp	RWD
2005	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	235 hp	RWD
2004	R Sedan 4.2L Supercharger V8	5.20 sec	13.69 sec	390 hp	RWD
2003	R Sedan 4.2L Supercharger V8	5.40 sec	13.80 sec	390 hp	RWD
2003	R Sedan 4.2L Supercharger V8	5.50 sec	14.10 sec	390 hp	RWD
2003	3.0 Sedan 3.0L V6	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	235 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	277 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9-10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub

221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Gap	0.051-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.64 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190-198 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	12-16 ohms

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	156 ft-lbs / 51 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Other	SPORT SUSPENSION
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.28 in / 0.6 in / 1.2 in / 0.8 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Jaguar S-Type's federal record reveals a volatile complaint trend across its generation, characterized by early peaks (146 complaints in 2000) and erratic mid-generation spikes, notably 104 complaints in 2003. The 2005 model year sits squarely at the apex of a late-generation surge, with complaints unexpectedly jumping to 90 from just 25 in 2004, before plummeting to 22 in 2006. For the 2005 S-Type specifically, the data indicates concentrated failures in the fuel system, with "Fuel/Propulsion System" and "Fuel System, Gasoline" each accounting for 20 complaints, alongside 7 service brake complaints and 8 crash-related complaints; however, the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. While recalls decreased slightly from four in 2004 to three in 2005, the elevated count of 73 Technical Service Bulletins suggests persistent mechanical complexities. Because the 2005 model represents a regression in reliability within the generation's lifecycle rather than the stabilization seen in 2006, it is a questionable year to purchase and buyers should strongly consider the more refined 2006 model instead.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04’05’06 ’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 90 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System20

Fuel System, Gasoline20

Service Brakes7

Air Bags4

Vehicle Speed Control3

Parking Brake3

Tires3

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

04V484000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 14/10/2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEM." THE BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR IS RECESSED AND ORIENTED IN THE… Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT LETTERS WHICH WILL INCLUDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS CONTAINING THE REQUIRED WARNING STATEMENT. IF THEY PREFER, OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEALERS TO HAVE…

06E056000Fuel System, GasolineReported 13/06/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK… Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 73 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	SIM card activation issues

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Engine oil filter C2C41611 Engine air filter AJ82766 Fuel filter C2Z7738 Spark plug C2A1535

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2005 S-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S-Type get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.