Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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.
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.
The tire in question, drivers side front, without notice completely deflated causing the vehicle to go out of control at approximately 50 MPH, spin out, go through the median and into the opposite lane. On the inside of the tire (side closest to the engine), the sidewall of the tire had been completely removed from the tread. Note: tire Type is a zri which is not listed a choice in the database.
Dt: the consumer stated that two front continental touring tires went flat at 18,000 miles. When this happened, both the side wall and steel belt were showing. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated that the problem occurred because the vehicle was out of alignment. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the tire dealership, and they stated that the tires were not the correct tires for this vehicle. The consumer purchased two new tires and they were put on the rear of the vehicle. The two rear tires were moved to the front of the vehicle. The tire dealership told the consumer that any small bump would cause the vehicle to be out of alignment. This could cause another defect with the front tires. (12/05/05) the consumer was also informed that the front tires could experience the same problem. …
Purchased new in July 2003. Numerous problems: vehicle sputtering, brakes grinding 2004. Thermostat sticking close overheat. Care stopped and had to be towed to shop. A/C recirculation button pops off. Transmission slipping, brakes grinding, vehicle would not start October 2006. Vehicle makes noise, power steering pinion, transmission still slipping, brakes grinding. Mildew odor noticed after repair to power steering. Vacuum leak from lower and upper intake valve o-rings. Pcv hose collapsing - March 2 and 12, 2007. Ignition sticking, remote inoperable, steering clicks when turning - June 2007. Car ceased acceleration while driving. Towed to dealership. Powertrain light on. Sub processor unit malfunction and throttle angel error - July 2007. Brakes continue grinding, hesitation when accelerating. Windows squeak when going up October 2007. Compressor part replaced May 2008. …
In summer of 2007, took 2003 x-Type to repair shop. All four tires had slits in the side walls wide enough to insert dimes and have them stay there. Repair shop replaced tires and said rim too large, tire sidewall too small for weight of car. Replaced tires at cost, because I am long time customer. On 9/9/07 had spontaneously sidewall blowout on driver rear tire on I-695 in baltimore on I-95 exit ramp. Sidewall had a hole 3 inches in diameter. I had to drive to rest area. Repair shop owner said he would sell car if he were me or replace rims with smaller ones. Said tire too badly too damaged by driving after blowout to get replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jaguar X-Type years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (16), 2003 (15) and 2004 (10) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 14% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Jaguar X-Type wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Jaguar X-Type model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Jaguar X-Type wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles; 74% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the sidewall (10 mentions), followed by the rim (9).
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.