Most common 2002 Jaguar X-Type problems
Share of the 116 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Jaguar X-Type complaints by model year
Best X-Type years: 2007, 2006, 2005. Years to avoid: 2002, 2003, 2004. Compare all years →
2002 Jaguar X-Type recalls (2)
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.
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…
What 2002 Jaguar X-Type owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 51 →
Tl contact owns a 2002 Jaguar x-Type. The contact stated that she always noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. During that time, she also noticed that the engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and she smelled something burning. She took the vehicle to a local dealer and they stated that the smoke was not problematic. After a year of complaining about the smoke, the contact began experiencing failure with the gear box and noticed that the gear box fault light was illuminated. She then took the vehicle to another dealer and they replaced the transmission. She does not remember what caused the transmission to fail or the specific failures she experienced with the gear box. The failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 75,000.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Jaguar x-Type. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without pressure being applied to the accelerator pedal. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not slow down. She swayed across the road and crashed into the curb to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was damaged and taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. There were no warning indicators prior to this failure. The insurance company was notified of this incident. Recently, the transmission failed at low mileage and has not yet been replaced. The VIN was verified, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 31,000.
Engine & cooling
I was traveling sb i25 mile marker 251 on7/7/17 at 13;20. When a 6ft long tire debre was in the road and got hit by truck and thrown into my radiator and damaged the front end of my vehicle. When I talk to chp he had an earlier report of this yet it was in the road when I entered onto what I believed was a safe highway. I have the required liability insurance, this is not covered. The trucking co says they arent liable so the only other liability is cdot since the road wasn't safe.
While sitting in traffic, the vehicle all of a sudden caught on fire. There was no warning, smoke started to come from the hood. (heaviest on the right side of the hood) the engine block was totally destroyed. The hot spot appeared close to the windshield. When the fire started, it smelled like electrical wiring. The dealer couldn't find the problem.
Wheels & tires
This is the third problem with continental tires since I owned my 2002 Jaguar x-Type sport. The first was a flat the day I bought it. The second was numerous cracks in the inside tire tread, and the third was discovered at the dealer service dept. For a tire rotation for cords sticking through the sidewall. All 3 instances were the left rear tire. Continental blames Jaguar, Jaguar blames continental, and I'm still out 3 tires in only 19 months/19,000 miles of ownership !!! My wife is extra cautious about driving ever since we brought it home not to hit any road obstacles, we feel this is a safety issue and possible lemon law as well.
Aluminum wheels dent easily allowing air leakage from tires. These are the sport wheels on the jag x-Type model. I ran over a deer carcass in road and the right front passenger side tire deflated and came off the rim as the car was traveling 70 MPH. The car spun out of control and $17.000 of damage was incurred. After the accident it was noted at actually all the wheels had small dents and they all needed to be replaced. Regular tires and wheels were purchased. Tires were made by continental. Aluminum wheels were standard on sports model.
2002 Jaguar X-Type engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Jaguar X-Type a good car?
Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 X-Type rates avoid: 5.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the X-Type at the same age. It is one of the X-Type years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
The transmission & drivetrain — 51 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (17) and wheels & tires (16).
How many recalls does the 2002 Jaguar X-Type have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type, the most recent from October 7, 2004 (parking brake). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Jaguar X-Type?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007, 2006 and 2005. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2002, 2003 and 2004. See the full Jaguar X-Type years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Jaguar X-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 53,000 miles; 47% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.