In the just over 3 years that I have owned this car I have had 2 incidents where the car accelerates and engine races when braking at a low speed making a turn on a side street. I try to bring the to a stop but it is very difficult to do as the brakes are not fully stopping the car and both times I had to put the car in park quickly in other to completely stop it which brought it to a jerking halt. There is some defect in this model as I have seen numerous similar stories on a jaguar problems website. This is a very serious problem and I was lucky both times to be on side streets as a serious accident was avoided as I it took me a few seconds to bring the car to a stop as I did not have full control of car. I took the car to my local jaguar in glen cove ny in july and they could not replicate the incident and had no idea what the problem was. Like I said at the beginning this only happened twice in 3 years but I only drive 1000 to 2000 miles a year and to tell you the truth I am afraid to drive the car too much as I might hit another car or a person if it happens again. The 2004 jaguar x types should be recalled as others have had this same problem with no solutions.
The worst 2004 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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- Brakes13
- Transmission13
- Acceleration10
- Airbags9
- Tires9
- Engine7
- Fuel system6
- Electrical4
- Seat belts4
- Suspension4
- Steering3
- Lights2
- Seats2
- Driver assistance1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Jaguar X-Type
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on october 1, 2004. Customers may also contact jaguar at 1‑800‑452‑4827.
Recall number 04V460000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Jaguar X-Type 65
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
2004 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 | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
What 2004 Jaguar X-Type owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
First off, car had ABS light on. Dealer replaced every ABS component. Now engine and ABS light are interchanging on and off. Believe to be a wiring fault. Also, transfer case has gone out twice in 2 years. I have heard from multiple sources that transfer cases fail often in these cars which I believe to be a manufacturers defect.
I have a 2004 x-type jaguar and the air bag light on the drivers side will not go off. I had it checked out only to find out that should I get in an accident the air bag will not deploy. The dealership wants around $1500.00 to repair it. I am hoping it is a recall.
Car suddenly accelerated on residential street why making turn at approx 15 MPH. Had to hit break while engine was still accelerating and this slowed car a little. Then while car was still moving threw it into park andshut off car.if any people or cars were in front of me would of had accident. After waiting a few minutes I restarted car and proceeded to my house which was only a block and a half away without incident. Car is now being checked out by local mechanic. Very scary.
The motor which unlocks the trunk does not work. The only method in which to unlock the trunk is by key switch and the motor is not working properly to open the trunk.
Oil leaks on the muffer and the pipes could cost a fire when it hot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar x-type. The contact observed fuel leaking from the undercarriage and the fuel warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
My jaguar x-type 2004 car when traveling at about 25-30 MPH alternately gets sluggish and slows or revs up, causing me to apply brakes hard to prevent collisions. I have to allow enormous space between me and the vehicle ahead because I am afraid of colliding with vehicles in front. Also have to brake hard to to overcome the surging forth of the engine. The car will also rev up when I am parking it. These are such common occurrences, and it seems to be a manufacturing malfunction. Jaguar should recall all 2004 x-types to fix these dangerous and potentially life threatening machines. I request that the federal safety agency immediately follow up and require recall of these road hazards. Thank you.
This is an ongoing problem. I have spent thousands of dollars in an attempt to fix the low suspension problem. My car has slowed directly on the expressway while driving 70 MPH. In addition, the car was so low that it drugged the bottom. The only solution was to have it towed. This problem happen last year and I had to rent a car all winter long until the whether warmed up. I thought the problem was resolved but it started again with low temperature of 30 degrees. Jaguar should refund our money for this problem because this should have been a recall.
Tl * the contact owns a 2004 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that the vehicle had a fuel leak; however, the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v460000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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Questions about the 2004 Jaguar X-Type
Is the 2004 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, 2.7 times a typical X-Type model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2004 Jaguar X-Type year score?
The 2004 Jaguar X-Type scores 39 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 2004 Jaguar X-Type?
Brakes, with 13 complaints, typically around 50,982 miles. Next is transmission (13).
How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Jaguar X-Type have bad brakes?
The Jaguar X-Type model years with the most brakes complaints are 2002 (14 complaints), 2004 (13 complaints) and 2003 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Jaguar X-Type range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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