Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 | −74% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2006 | 21 | −65% | — | Acceleration | Good |
| 2005 | 25 | −63% | — | Headlight | Good |
| 2004 | 67 | 2.7× | 1 | Transmission | Avoid |
| 2003 | 72 | 2.7× | 2 | Transmission | Avoid |
| 2002 | 116 | 5.0× | 2 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median X-Type year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jaguar X-Type problems
Latest Jaguar X-Type recalls
Parking brake
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, May not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on January 14, 2005.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on October 1, 2004. Customers May also contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Exterior lighting › Turn signal
On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work normally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began April 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jaguar X-Type should you avoid?
2002, 2003 and 2004 — these years have the most complaints relative to other X-Type years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2002.
What is the best year for the Jaguar X-Type?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other X-Type years at the same age, followed by 2006 and 2005. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jaguar X-Type problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (89), wheels & tires (50) and brakes (48). Transmission complaints peak in the 2002 model year.
How many recalls has the Jaguar X-Type had?
3 recalls across 2002–2007. The model year with the most is 2002. See all Jaguar X-Type recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.