2002 Jaguar X-Type: tire blowout or tread separation

6 of the 116 complaints about the 2002 Jaguar X-Type describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 63,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

2007
1
2006
2
2005
2
2004
2
2003
6
2002
6

What owners say

Filed Dec 7, 2007 · Transmission · 79,085 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer because it would jerk. She suspected the cause of the failure was the transmission. The dealer replaced the transmission. While attempting to park the vehicle a day later, it spun out of control and the front driver side tire blew out. She notified the dealer. The vehicle jerked violently and almost crashed into an oncoming vehicle. Roadside assistance was called to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact informed the dealer that they did not correct the failure. The vehicle is currently at the shop and is still under warranty. She stated that the mechanic replaced her original owner's manual with one for a 2003 jaguar x-type. Ford motor company and jaguar motor company have not been notified. The failure mileage was 79,085 and current mileage was 87,800. Updated 04-11-08 *bf updated

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Body, Engine · 63,000 miles · MA

This car has been a disappointment since day one. I bought this off lease from bournival lincoln/mercury in july 2005. Since then...first was the constant condensation of the windows...something about heater core and seals needed to be replaced. Then the check engine light kept coming on, drive 115 miles to the jag dealer and be told nothing is wrong on multiple occasions. The sun room failed and had to be replaced. When this happened the passenger front seat belt would no longer pull out-completely inoperable. Next cam the chugging, chugging,go syndrome. Ws told it had something to do with fuel sensors and oxygen sensors. Tire blow out on the highway (with kids and mother in the car). Now the bolts holding the strapping to secure the fuel tank fell out. The dealer ship tells me---not from rust---but they are alleging from some sort of valdalism--so I have to pay to have these replaced. Yup...it's been an expensive two years....$24,000 for the car, twice towed, warranty covered repair expenses +/- $4,000; uncovered repair expenses still incurring-but it's over $1,500 at last count.. Not to mention numerous drives to jaguar dealers (this means taking the day off from work)....when I bought the car, I purchased a ford premium care extended warranty, because, as I was informed, "any ford dealer should be able to handle the car"...untrue.

Filed Jun 29, 2006 · Tires · 67,000 miles · PA

From jan 2005 to 6/28/06 I have had four separate incidents with 2004 potenza g009 225/45r17 tires that had tread separation from sidewall. Tires installed on a 2002 jaguar x-type (awd). All tires were constantly maintained, rotated and balanced per jaguar specs. Dot emh8lhc1805. All tires had between 5/32 and 6/32 of tread left and more than 25,000 miles before occurrence. Replaced one out of pocket and other three were replaced at minor charge by bridgestone dealer (tire free (warranty) / charged for$ 45 for installation & balancing & road hazard protection). Incidents lead to extreme vibration and vehicle instability and would have lead to blow out if I had not responded immediately.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Tires · PA

Various problems with continental tire equipment on 2002 x type jaguar. *mr the consumer experienced erratic vibration and shaking of the steering column. The diagnosis was that the belt separation occurred which resulted in blowout. *sc

Filed May 3, 2004 · Tires · 25,600 miles · NJ

I have a 2002 jaguar x-type equipped with pirelli p6 low profile tires and alloy rims. In the past 6 winter months, I have experienced 4 incidences of sidewall bubbles and one sidewall blowout.*ak I have talked to other jaguar owners regarding these tires and find that this is a common failure. I believe that these tires are failing excessively. I believe that these tires are a safety problem. I believe that they are a misapplication for the service intended. The incident date listed is the last incident of failure.

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Tires · 25,000 miles · CO

While traveling on the highway, I had a flat tire. The tire went flat extremely fast, not quite a blow out. Upon removing the front passenger tire, I found a hole worn on the inside sidewall approximately 2 inches up from the thread. There is complete band of removed rubber around the entire tire with the hole exposing some white fibers. I expected a nail or other protrusion, not a hole on the thinnest part of the tire. I looked at the other tire (drivers side) and noticed the same problem is happening. I am relieved we did not have a blow-out although the tire looked like it could have blown out at any time. It is obvious the tire rubs on something in the wheel well. I need to take the tire off again and look at the what is happening (did not have time to do a full investigation while on the highway). I hope other jaguar x-type owners are not experiencing the same thing. This is a accident waiting to happen. It could have easily been a serious accident depending on traffic flow. I strongly feel this is a safety issue. Regardless of tire position, the tire should never rub against a permanent object in the car. The tire pressure was not a issue. The tires were checked often with minimal degregation in pressure. The vehicle had waranty work on it approx 6,000 miles ago. It is possible they misaligned the tires after replacement of the transmission. (9 separate waranty items worked over 16 months - talk about a lemon).