Most common 2006 Jaguar X-Type problems
Share of the 21 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type owners say
Speed control & acceleration
The contact owns a 2006 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while in the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the engine started revving at high speed. The vehicle was inadvertently moving forward into traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,500.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar x-Type purchased on November 10, 2006 with 15 miles. The contact explained that early in December 2006 while driving the vehicle between 40 to 45 MPH and before coming to a stop sign the vehicle failed to respond when the brakes were applied. The vehicle continued at the same speed. This caused the contact to move on to the emergency lane to avoid hitting another vehicle. The contact continued to apply the brake pedal while on the emergency lane until the vehicle stopped. The contact explained that mid December 2006, while driving at 30 MPH on a country road, the brakes did not respond when applied. Even after the brake was applied the vehicle went at the same speed and the cruise control stayed on. After pressing the brake pedal a few times the vehicle was able to stop. At no time was the cruise control ever activated. …
Brakes
As my wife was exiting the freeway she pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated causing a major crash (totaled) and serious injuries. She tried pumping the brakes and could not slow the vehicle. The vehicle behind her reported in the police report that the car on the exit ramp decelerated and suddenly accelerated. There was a red light at the bottom of the exit ramp, her foot was not on the gas pedal nor did the car mats interfere with the brake pedal. No one else was in the vehicle. The brakes were very well maintained. A search of the internet indicated 2003/2006 Jaguar x-Type had acceleration problems with other drivers pressing on the brake pedal. I can email you my search results if you so desire. The air bag was only deployed on the passenger side.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 Jaguar x-Type purchased on November 10, 2006 with 15 miles. The contact explained that early in December 2006 while driving the vehicle between 40 to 45 MPH and before coming to a stop sign the vehicle failed to respond when the brakes were applied. The vehicle continued at the same speed. This caused the contact to move on to the emergency lane to avoid hitting another vehicle. The contact continued to apply the brake pedal while on the emergency lane until the vehicle stopped. The contact explained that mid December 2006, while driving at 30 MPH on a country road, the brakes did not respond when applied. Even after the brake was applied the vehicle went at the same speed and the cruise control stayed on. After pressing the brake pedal a few times the vehicle was able to stop. At no time was the cruise control ever activated. …
Wheels & tires
On two separate occasions in 2006 and 2007, OEM continental touring tires 225/45r17 on my 2006 Jaguar x-Type sport sedan suffered spontaneous, catastrophic blow out failure under what should have been nominal operating conditions. {I-95, I-495, clear dry pavement, speed below 80 MPH]. Since those events, remaining tires have exhibited sidewall bulging and other evidence of cord separation. Today (12/26/2008) while visiting safety website, learned of at least 50 similar spontaneous failures of same product, which is also oe tire on Mercedes c300 and BMW 3 series sedans. This seems to be more than coincidence.
My wife and I were driving along i94 and an suddenly and light vibration from the front right tire, and soon after, I say the tire crossing the highway. The whole contact are of the tire rip off the walls of the tire. Completely gone. Only the two outer walls remain attached to the rim. Tires installed by our Jaguar dealer and less than 10,000 miles. Continental contiprocontact 225/45 r17 91h dot p5ty pxh6 serial 50751 077449. Pictures of the failed tire available. Made in Mexico.
2006 Jaguar X-Type engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Jaguar X-Type a good car?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 X-Type rates better than average: 65% 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type?
The speed control & acceleration — 9 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cruise control. Next are the brakes (6) and wheels & tires (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 33% 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.