Jaguar X-Type years to avoid
More than twice the X-Type's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jaguar X-Type years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Jaguar X-Type complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jaguar X-Type problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission89
- Brakes48
- Tires43
- Acceleration40
- Engine36
- Airbags31
- Fuel system24
- Electrical23
- Body18
- Suspension14
- Steering14
- Visibility13
Most reported problems on the Jaguar X-Type
Jaguar X-Type problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 84 | 13 | Transmission | 32,390 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 76 | 21 | Acceleration | 60,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 75 | 25 | Lights | 46,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 39 | 67 | Brakes | 43,000 | 1 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 36 | 72 | Transmission | 50,139 | 2 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 20 | 116 | Transmission | 53,000 | 2 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 1 | Steering | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Jaguar X-Type
What years of the Jaguar X-Type should you avoid?
2002, 2003 and 2004. Each has more than twice the Jaguar X-Type's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 116, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Jaguar X-Type?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Jaguar X-Type?
Transmission, with 89 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (48) and tires (43).
How many recalls does the Jaguar X-Type have?
3 recalls between 2001 and 2007. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.
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