Jaguar X-Type check engine light comes on

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 182,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle decelerated and the gear box fault cruise unavailable and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The cruise control was no longer operable and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the failure was not detected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 243,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2011 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · 00

2003 x-type jaguar purchased in 2007. While driving the on the highway the dash lights for check engine and no cruise control came on. The thermostat needle quickly went to the limit on gauge. The car shut down with no control and had to pull off to side of road. 17" tires. All had to be replaced at one point or another as the rims are soft and dent or damages easily. Control arms have been replaced twice. Stereo system is not compatible with anything. The washer wipers are always clogged up. The radiator has overheated and has been replaced. I have had the transfer case completely replaced. Jaguar dealership said at one point the repairs would be close to $10,000. There is only 160,000 km on this car. It is unsafe. I cannot resell it to anyone. I am stuck with it till it dies and is paid for. Never buy this car. Everything imaginable is wrong with it and I can only drive it around town.

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that the check engine light came on and the brakes failed while driving 60 MPH to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the vacuum check valve has deteriorated and air was leaking out of the valve. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer does not consider the failure to be a safety issue. The contact stated that the safety risk could have caused a crash. The current and failure mileages were 67,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2009 · Engine · 69,749 miles · NY

1.5 yrs with gear box fault/ABS brake lights & check engine-car constantly shut off while driving very dangerous. Code that came up catalytic converter, on the jaguar x-type 02. Dealer won't honor the 8 yrs. Change all the sensors including brakes, had the transmission rebuilt and fixed the 2 leaks, got a full tune up, everything was ok for 4day before all the lights came up again. Still same problems cont... Sat. I hit a pot hole while driving at night. The care went dead. Got it start moments later but car lights would not come back on and transmission would not operation except in reverse.... I can not drive at night because the car head lights shuts down the car whenever I turn it on. This cars spends more time in the shop than the road. Help what do I do? I financed this car and I'm constantly spending, and spending to stay up but I am slowly loosing this battle.

Filed Mar 27, 2008 · Engine · 90,000 miles · KS

I treated myself to this vehicle after suffering from brain cancer for 5 years but after the experience I have had with my 2002 x type I'm not sure if it was a treat or a mistake. I have had many problems such as engine coolant sensor, o2 sensor, intake manifold, gear shift ( manual) is rough, drivers side door sticks and wont open ( embarrassing ) at first I felt like a queen in my car but now its more humiliating than anything. I broke down on the hgwy, got made fun of for my expensive vehicle being on the side of the road, the check engine light is always on. And I don't have time in life to get to enjoy this car since it is in the shop so much :(

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that she always noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. During that time, she also noticed that the engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and she smelled something burning. She took the vehicle to a local dealer and they stated that the smoke was not problematic. After a year of complaining about the smoke, the contact began experiencing failure with the gear box and noticed that the gear box fault light was illuminated. She then took the vehicle to another dealer and they replaced the transmission. She does not remember what caused the transmission to fail or the specific failures she experienced with the gear box. The failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 59,000 miles · NJ

I would like to post a similar complaint to notify other consumers who owns a jaguar x-type 2002. In august 29 2007, on my way to work the car wouldn't accelerate more that 30 miles per hour. I drove back home and I had the car towed to the nearest jaguar dealership. I had to replace the transmission for a cost of $5,400 with 59,000 miles. The first 4 years, I made several visits to the dealer to fix an engine light problem, fuel leak, reported a squeaky sound coming from the brakes (@ 10,000 miles jaguar told me I needed new brakes pads for a cost $1,200,). The radio speakers stopped working and I was told it was normal wear and tear and it will cost me $ 900 to fix it.

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.