Major Problems with Jaguar X-TYPE Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Jaguar X-TYPE to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Jaguar X-TYPE

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Jaguar X-TYPE.

Model Year	Complaints
2007 X-TYPE	13
2006 X-TYPE	20
2005 X-TYPE	24
2004 X-TYPE	67
2003 X-TYPE	72
2002 X-TYPE	116

Worst 3 Jaguar X-TYPE complaints

2004 Jaguar X-TYPE HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Victims: 2

2002 Jaguar X-TYPE CRUISE CONTROL Victims: 2

2003 Jaguar X-TYPE FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 60000 miles

Browse Jaguar X-TYPE complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jaguar X-TYPE owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* - during a scheduled maintenance on 11/12/2004 the contact was told she qualified for a transmission replacement. the vehicle...	52 ~ 44067 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. the contact was driving when the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. at the time of...	27 ~ 47091 miles
TIRES i have had the car for only 19 months. had all 4 tires blow out replaced it in less then...	27 ~ 26012 miles
AIR BAGS 2007 jaguar x. consumer writes in regards to air bag sensor in passenger seat will not turn off the dashboard...	20 ~ 41652 miles
POWER TRAIN the whole rear end of the car fell on to the ground. *tr...	19 ~ 78062 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased car new from montclair nj had it six months took it to dealer they kept it 4 weeks for...	15 ~ 45311 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have had the car for only 19 months. had all 4 tires blow out replaced it in less then...	15 ~ 15632 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that when driving in reverse at low speeds she noticed...	14 ~ 32966 miles
SERVICE BRAKES purchased car new from montclair nj had it six months took it to dealer they kept it 4 weeks for...	13 ~ 92392 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle began jerking exhibited...	12 ~ 43419 miles
SEATS transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	12 ~ 24113 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the engine stalled out when we were traveling in the passing lane at speed on an interstate highway. we had...	10 ~ 52595 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x-type. the contact stated when driving at speeds of at least 30 mph...	10 ~ 21130 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x type. the contact stated the doors could not be opened electronically or...	9 ~ 83444 miles
ENGINE car was driving on highway then went into limp mode and started slowing down dangerously with cars behind me blowing	9 ~ 99807 miles
STEERING i have had the car for only 19 months. had all 4 tires blow out replaced it in less then...	9 ~ 33819 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i have had the car for only 19 months. had all 4 tires blow out replaced it in less then...	9 ~ 15758 miles
RIM > WHEELS while driving the rims will bend upon hitting pot holes in the street or highway which damages the tires. they...	9 ~ 19669 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt malfunctioned and could...	7 ~ 39400 miles
SUSPENSION transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	7 ~ 39209 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN defective design of manual transmission for jaguar 2004 x type car. 1) there was no events or symptoms leading up...	7 ~ 36617 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* - the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x-type purchased on november 10 2006 with 15 miles. the contact explained...	7 ~ 7749 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i signed a 36 month lease contract and took delivery of a 2004 jaguar x-type from jaguar of novi on...	7 ~ 17193 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that while parked on an incline with the parking...	6 ~ 44917 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	6 ~ 24354 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. while making a left turn on a hill at an unknown speed the...	6 ~ 60092 miles
EQUIPMENT transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	5 ~ 64440 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i leased a new 2004 jaguar x type from shelton jaguar in naples florida in late march. i noticed a...	5 ~ 5640 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on two separate occasions (1/27/12 and 3/23/12) the vehicle was traveling 65-70 mph on an interstate highway and the engine...	4 ~ 57434 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle is a 2005 jaguar x-type with awd 3.0l dohc v6 gasoline automatic transmission). on 01/03/2007 the automatic headlights did...	4 ~ 46448 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. the cruise control automatically goes beyond the normal operating procedures as stated...	4 ~ 2646 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the consumer states these are problems that have come about in the short time that the vehicle has been in...	4 ~ 11750 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x-type. while driving approximately 65 mph the sun roof on the vehicle exploded....	3 ~ 74667 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES with fob remote sometimes the front doors do not unlock but the rear ones do. key does not unlock them...	3 ~ 45181 miles
STRUCTURE plastic adjusters on headlights break when they become brittle leaving the lights aiming at the ground. headlight bulbs constantly burn...	3 ~ 45633 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	3 ~ 1333 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	3 ~ 30000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	3 ~ 56333 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN strong smell of burning oil in passenger compartment after driving 20 miles or so and coming to a stop. transfer	3 ~ 17372 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the consumer states these are problems that have come about in the short time that the vehicle has been in...	3 ~ 3630 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the airbag electronic module is not properly vehicle will not give information on passenger weight requirements to activate the system.	3
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS passenger's side air bag continued to deactivate with a passenger in the seat weighing only 92 lbs. warning light indicated...	3 ~ 2062 miles
WHEELS i will start by saying that i love my jaguar. it is the best car i have ever had with...	2 ~ 76063 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE as the result of a recent accident i have discovered a manufacturer's defect with jaguar's x-type automobiles that crucially compromises...	2 ~ 89777 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the whole rear end of the car fell on to the ground. *tr...	2
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my fiancee was driving when the engine lost all power the red malfunction light came on then the amber service...	2 ~ 50060 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 03 x-type veered to right in avoidance maneuver spun into embankment causing violent rollover. driver (wearing seat belts) was partially...	2 ~ 47825 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION rear wheels can not be put into alignment to manufacturer's specifications. *jb...	2 ~ 108000 miles
VISIBILITY could not see the dashboard gauges in the sunlight. the dealer's sales associate also had the same experience....	2 ~ 5445 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving consumer noticed a parked vehicle on the highway. consumer tried to avoid hitting the vehicle by making a...	2 ~ 4100 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the jaguar x type vehicle makes a clicking noise form the prop shaft whenever the vehicle goes over any kind	2 ~ 34500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER car engine trouble light has come on numerous times. the dealer has replaced the gas tank three times already due	2 ~ 39033 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM defective braking system brakes light will stay on at all times there is no interval or sign of the vehicle...	2 ~ 7075 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver's shoulder harness locks up and will not extend so it can be put on. we are told this...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT nar 04/21/2003 mr the consumers automobile was in a series block of vehicles build and sold with a defective chip....	2 ~ 41950 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT nar 04/21/2003 mr the consumers automobile was in a series block of vehicles build and sold with a defective chip....	2 ~ 42450 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY the driver side window did not roll down. *jb...	2 ~ 5050 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY both drive shafts fuel tank and sunroof were replaced the sunroof malfunctioned-3 or more times the blinkers and lights failed...	2 ~ 12950 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2006 jaguar x-type. consumer states seat belt does not connect properly *tgw the consumer stated once the seat belt was	2 ~ 30000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the consumer states these are problems that have come about in the short time that the vehicle has been in...	2 ~ 500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving at approximately 65 mph vehicle was hit broadside. upon impact side air bags failed to deploy. *ak...	2 ~ 7733 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x type equipped with ez auto m1zka lug nuts size: 12mm/1.5 model number:...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that when the headlights or turn signals were activated...	1 ~ 127000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE a-frame and front corner panels are rusting out due to a design flaw. jaguar refuses to fix this issue. with...	1 ~ 124000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT right front axle broke while driving! thank god i was going below 5 miles in the shopping center parking lot....	1 ~ 164200 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION right front axle broke while driving! thank god i was going below 5 miles in the shopping center parking lot....	1 ~ 164200 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased new in july 2003. numerous problems: vehicle sputtering brakes grinding 2004. thermostat sticking close overheat. care stopped and had...	1 ~ 34543 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES purchased new in july 2003. numerous problems: vehicle sputtering brakes grinding 2004. thermostat sticking close overheat. care stopped and had...	1 ~ 34543 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER transfer case burnout had internal manufacture defects. temperature coolant sensor over heated and completely melted causing car to overheat. driverside...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY the whole rear end of the car fell on to the ground. *tr...	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY this car has been a disappointment since day one. i bought this off lease from bournival lincoln/mercury in july 2005....	1 ~ 63000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE this car has been a disappointment since day one. i bought this off lease from bournival lincoln/mercury in july 2005....	1 ~ 63000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* - the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type with a current and failure mileage of 23 886 miles. the...	1 ~ 23886 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN jag x type 2.5 was driving perfectly. suddenly while slowing down to make a turn a loud sound like metal...	1 ~ 46938 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i was ready to park i hadn't even had a chance to take off seat belt or turn off ignition...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE failure of the gas cap. the gas cap cannot be removed when adding gas. this is the second occurrence. the...	1 ~ 17500 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i own the following automobile: 03 jaguar x-type [xxx]. this car was purchased in july of 2002 from howard orloff...	1 ~ 35650 miles
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own the following automobile: 03 jaguar x-type [xxx]. this car was purchased in july of 2002 from howard orloff...	1 ~ 35650 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own the following automobile: 03 jaguar x-type [xxx]. this car was purchased in july of 2002 from howard orloff...	1 ~ 35650 miles
SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own the following automobile: 03 jaguar x-type [xxx]. this car was purchased in july of 2002 from howard orloff...	1 ~ 35650 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated that the placement of the rearview mirror creates a blindspot in the forward viewing area of...	1 ~ 2000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i press on the brake to stop the car accelerates. the harder i press on the brake the more...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 jaguar vdp brake and gas pedal are to close together. ts nar* the consumer stated when he applied the...	1
BEAD > TIRES dt: contact stated that the leased vehicle was pulling to the right. the dealer informed the contact the beads and...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt*: the contact stated if one places the headrest onto the rear seats backwards it locks into position. once the...	1 ~ 8000 miles
VALVE > TIRES i have had ongoing problems with low tire pressure. last week the right front tire inexplicably went flat. the flat...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: jaguar x-type 2002. the consumer was able to remove the key while the vehicle was still in gear. jaguar...	1 ~ 9091 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has a metal sheet in the gas tank so whenever one gets out and fills up for gas it	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car has had numerous repairs with transmission door's opening truck fuel injectors sunroof windows etc. *jb...	1 ~ 10890 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY movement is difficult to predict. at 15 mph significant upshifting. problem occurs in coasting at 20 mph down to 10...	1 ~ 4000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake switch on the vehicle was replaced three times. the brake lights did not work putting the consumer at	1 ~ 1000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC defective braking system brakes light will stay on at all times there is no interval or sign of the vehicle...	1 ~ 14000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling on the highway consumer's knee hits the ignition switch and the vehicle will turn off. *ak...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when the brakes were applied the vehicle surged foward. *jb the consumer's foot remained on the brake when the incident	1 ~ 12000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle instrument panel is inoperative.*mr the consumer had experienced several problems with the vehicle. the dashboard had to be replaced...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both drive shafts fuel tank and sunroof were replaced the sunroof malfunctioned-3 or more times the blinkers and lights failed...	1 ~ 1000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering locked up while driving. vehicle towed to dealer and informed consumer that rack pinion needed to be replaced. feel	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY when rear side windows are opened while driving it causes severe vibration and a severe noise for rear passengers. dealer	1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR steering column shimmied when depressing brake steering column made rubbing noise two tires blew out electrical malfunction light turned on	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving on the highway at 70 mph going around a slight turn in the road engine died which resulted	1 ~ 8200 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING the consumer states these are problems that have come about in the short time that the vehicle has been in...	1
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the consumer states these are problems that have come about in the short time that the vehicle has been in...	1

FAQ

What year Jaguar X-TYPE is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 6 years, Jaguar X-TYPE models of 2007, 2006, 2005 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Jaguar X-TYPE?

Jaguar X-TYPE models of 2002 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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