The Jaguar S-Type has a reputation for many things, but reliability is not one of them. The midsize S-Type was the automaker's long-awaited answer to the BMW 5-Series and Lexus GS, among others, and it never came close to unseating largely German and Japanese rivals.

Is the Jaguar S-Type reliable?

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Jaguars are consistently among the best-handling cars of their kind and the Jaguar on this year make a very good car, reliable. The Jaguar usually last with 125,000 or 150,000 miles can be a good investment, since you're likely to clear 200,000 miles or more. Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Are Jaguar S-Type expensive to maintain?

Jaguar S-Type Repair: Service and Maintenance Cost. The annual maintenance cost of a Jaguar S-Type is $675. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.