Most common 2005 Jaguar X-Type problems
Share of the 25 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 →
What 2005 Jaguar X-Type owners say
Lights
Driving at night I noticed that the headlights look out of alignment. The right light was about normal, but the left light was aimed down and to the left of the road ahead. It was difficult to see the highway. I purchased the car new. It's never been in an accident or hit on the front end. It's a long way to a dealer, so I went to an independent mechanic who determined that there is a plastic part broken on the back side of the lights. Replacement cost for parts (have to buy the whole assembly) and labor (bumper has to be removed to get to the light assembly) was almost $1500. I think this should be a recall item since I believe its a defect. It's also strange that the nc inspection does not include headlight alignment. If it lights, it passes. Did not get it fixed, we just don't drive it at night.
Headlight adjusters broken. This causes the headlights to point downward at the road and reduced visibility for night driving. It was nearly impossible to see the lines on the road and operate the vehicle. The local Jaguar dealership acknowledges that these plastic adjusters are prone to breaking if adjusted and refused to work on the lights or provide a viable solution. Their first claim was that these lights could not be adjusted and sent me away twice without servicing the vehicle. Their solution was to tell me to search the internet. Upon searching the internet it was clear that this was a problem with other drivers as well. The safety concern is that this is extremely brittle plastic that holds/adjusts the lights and if broken do not allow for safe driving.
Wheels & tires
Tl contact owns a 2005 Jaguar x-Type with yokohama p225/45/r17 tires and dot cch8. The contact stated that the front driver side tire blew out while she was driving 10 MPH. The manufacturer replaced the front left and front right tires because of the blisters on them. The tires were discontinued. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue since she was driving at a higher speed, a fatal crash could have occurred. The contact was unaware of how many miles were on the tires. The current and failure mileages were 64,814.
During routine inspection while washing our sedan, tire and wheel damage was noted on passenger-side: front tire has a blister and two cuts where tire meets wheel, wheel is nicked in several places. Rear tire has one small cut where tire meets wheel and wheel is nicked in several places. No loss of air pressure occurred. These low profile tires appear suspectible to minor impact damage from road potholes. We cannot locate an identical replacement tire from area dealers.
Air bags
Tl contact owns a 2005 Jaguar x-Type. While making a left turn on a hill at an unknown speed, the contact was involved in a head on crash. None of the air bags deployed and the contact sustained permanent brain damage. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 17,000. Updated 08/21/09. Updated 08/26/09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jaguar x-Type. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator inadvertently illuminated on and off. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
2005 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 | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Jaguar X-Type a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 X-Type rates better than average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the X-Type at the same age. It is one of the best X-Type years by this measure. 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type?
The lights — 5 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about brake lights. Next are the wheels & tires (4) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 2005 Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 46,000 miles; 52% 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.