2002 Jaguar X-Type: sudden loss of power

6 of the 116 complaints about the 2002 Jaguar X-Type describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 53,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2005
1
2003
2
2002
6

What owners say

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Engine · 42,000 miles · VA

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

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH on may 21, 2010, the transmission failed and the vehicle lost power; a light indicating gear box fault illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact called the dealership and was told that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, he would be responsible for repair expenses. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was no failure within the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 12/29/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would shift in reverse or drive. Updated 04/15/11

Filed May 15, 2007 · Transmission · 64,369 miles · MA

Gear box fault light comes on while driving and complete loss of power. Jaguar replaced transmission with brand new one . Not 90 days later brand new transmission does same exact thing. Third transmission y being installed at jaguar , now im afraid of this vehicle. Some one is going to get hurt or killed if on high way.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Electrical · 52,500 miles · FL

My fiancee was driving when the engine lost all power, the red malfunction light came on, then the amber service light. The vehicle wouldn't accelerate at all and was a hazard to attempt to pull off the road from the right lane! My fiancee called scared to death as she was almost rear ended due to the sudden power loss. Being a 3x re-certified a.s.e. Master technician with numerous college credits in electrical engineering through the us air force, I told her to shut the vehicle off and attempt to restart the engine to check the dash warning lights, both returned and the vehicle failed to accelerate beyond idle. As the lead tech(shop foreman) of the local mitsubishi dealer, I was in charge of lemon law repairs prior to buy back from the manufacturer in se fla. I hooked up my diagnostic scan tool to retrieve codes from the obd2 connection and pulled up a code for the throttle position sensor. Fortunately I was able to clear the code and drive the vehicle home- cautiously! As the lead tech. At a boca raton,fl. Repair center, I called my local jaguar dealer to inquire about the price and availability of the tps sensor and was notified that the part was only available as a throttle body assembly- for the amount of @1500.00 dollars and they happened to stock 2 units. I notified jaguar customer service and was told to take the car to the dealer though the vehicle was just over the mileage warranty and the lights were no longer on, before any determination could be made as to the warranty goodwill available to help with the repair. My previously mentioned credentials and the repeated mention that my family drives in the vehicle with 3 children and my concern with their safety fell on deaf ears. My concern is that there is no redundant circuit to allow safe travel to a clear road shoulder in the event of sensor failure as this vehicle drives by wires for the throttle. Please respond asap as I fear a repeat is definately likely!

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · 3,800 miles · VA

On four separate occasions in the last five months, the car lost power and the "power train" warning light on the dash display came on. It appears to be related to the cruise control, since the failures occurred when engaging or re-engaging (after applying the brake or pressing on the accelerator) the cruise control. The failures seem to occur randomly and not every time the cruise control is used. The dealer has been unable to replicate the problem, but they have replaced the control computer and re-done a number of wiring harnesses. Even though the problem has not been replicated, the failure history is captured in the car's on-board computer.