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.
The worst 2002 Jaguar X-Type problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission51
- Engine17
- Brakes14
- Tires14
- Electrical11
- Acceleration10
- Body9
- Fuel system9
- Visibility9
- Suspension7
- Airbags6
- Seat belts5
- Seats5
- Wheels4
- Locks3
- Steering3
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type
Transmission failure 22Check engine light 7Loss of power 6Tire blowout 6Grinding brakes 5Jerking 5
Recalls 2
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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. The automatic adjuster within the hand brake may not work properly causing the hand brake lever to travel outside the recommended range.
- Risk
- If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.
- 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. Owners should contact jaguar at 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 04V487000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The loss of rear turn signals could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and could result in a crash.
- 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 reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1‑201‑818‑8500.
Recall number 03V011000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type 138
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Attachment.
- InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- SIM card activation issues
- 18C
- A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and...
- "Issue: when investigating customer reports for incorrect fuel gauge concerns the dealer technician may...
- Fuel sender unit fault
2002 Jaguar X-Type fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24-25 | 19-20 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23-25 | 19 |
What 2002 Jaguar X-Type owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
"takata recall, is there a reason to replace the air bags? I would seriously like to know!
Cpsc: 2002 jaguar x-type : consumer stated he ordered a blue devil radiator/block sealant for a small leak coolant, but the sealant was deemed defective once it had added to the radiator. It caused the vehicle to overheat and the fans to run high. *ss the consumer was informed the head gasket needed to be replaced.
When driving the engine will shut-off without any warning with loss of power steering. Will not restart. This has happened three times - the first time was around sept. 13. Car has been towed three times. I was told the computer box was "filled with about a 100 codes and were erased and the car should be fine". The mechanic has extensive jaguar experience. I have only driven this car about 100 miles since the first incident to the present date. (I was afraid to drive this car much because I do not know when the problem will occur). On 4-21-04 the problem occurred again and I was unable to steer the vehicle (at a pedestrian industrial intersection) and my family was in the car. I researched the internet and this is a common problem with the 2002 jaguar x-type. This car is dangerous to drive and a danger to the public, myself and to my family. I have owned this car since new and never abused. It needs to be recalled and the problem fixed before someone is killed! Updated 05/20/14 updated 06/19/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x- type. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into any gear, the key fell from the ignition. The failure was sporadically recurring. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x- type. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. ..updated 01/23/2014 *bf the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, jaguar refused to address it. The consumer stated he had to replace the transmission tiwce.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while parking, there was a loud explosive noise heard as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that the check engine and the gearbox warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 74,000.
A-frame and front corner panels are rusting out due to a design flaw. Jaguar refuses to fix this issue. With a rusted out a-frame it makes the car extremely weak and if in a crash the car will crumble. Major issue, please help.
The jaguar dealer replaced the transmission and related parts in the car as it was un-drivable. After re-assembly, the car would make clunking sounds when turning tight turns and over bumps and dips. This became more noticeable over time, until the dealer wanted to replaced most of the suspension. It turns out that the transmission sub-frame is bolted through the floor pan to spot-welded nuts. The technician broke these nuts loose during re-installing the frame member (perhaps by over-torquing). The drivetrain would then shift during the tight turns and over bumps making a loud clunking in the unibody.
The engine would quit running, usually when turning right and usually while bouncing over a bump. The car would sometimes show codes relating to the transmission, cylinder misfiring, or the security system failing. Sometimes no codes at all would be stored, and sometimes the car would start back up on its own after a brief moment. Other times it was un-drivable. The underlying issue turned out to be the positive battery cable supplying the fuse box was rubbing against a transmission mount bolt head and grounding out.
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Questions about the 2002 Jaguar X-Type
Is the 2002 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
Owners have filed 116 complaints about the 2002 Jaguar X-Type, 4.6 times a typical X-Type model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2002 Jaguar X-Type year score?
The 2002 Jaguar X-Type scores 20 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Jaguar X-Type: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 51 complaints, typically around 57,999 miles. Next is engine (17).
How many recalls does the 2002 Jaguar X-Type have?
2 recalls, covering parking brake and exterior lighting.
What year does the Jaguar X-Type have bad transmission?
The Jaguar X-Type model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (51 complaints), 2003 (15 complaints) and 2004 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2002 Jaguar X-Type get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 17 city and 24-25 highway.
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