Jaguar X-Type jerking problems

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,300 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 169,000 miles · FL

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and decreased in speed. In addition, the temperature gage fluctuated and the radiator emitted steam. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the water pump fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000. The VIN was not available. Djr

Filed May 20, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 137,597 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH over a bump, the vehicle jerked into another lane. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 137,597.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · AL

With my brakes applied and slowing to a stop at the bottom of an interstate exit ramp, my car seemed to jerk and then suddenly accelerated as if it was trying to go into passing gear. I immediately pressed the brakes as hard as possible and shifted into neutral so I could stop and avoid hitting the car in front of me. While in neutral, the engine kept revving and the tachometer was in the red. I turned the engine off to keep from damaging it and put the car in park. After the car in front of me had gone, I started my car to see if the engine would run properly. It seemed to be okay, so I carefully drove to my home which was about three more miles. Several weeks prior, I had a similar incident when I was parking at the grocery store, but I was in the process of turning off the engine. When I started the car to leave the grocery store, everything seemed to be okay and I didn't think any more of it. I found several other people on line that have experienced the same problem but none of them could prove it to their dealer and nothing was done about it. I guess it will take someone getting killed before anything gets done about this sudden acceleration problem with the 2006 jaguar x-type. This incident has upset me and I am afraid to drive this car, but I don't have another vehicle to drive.

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle began jerking, exhibited an abnormal noise and immediately, lost power. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to a local transmission center. The mechanic informed the contact that the transmission was faulty and there were other unknown issues with the vehicle. The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 01/24/12*lj the oil pan gasket and water pump is also leaking. Updated 01/25/12

Filed Sep 19, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 25,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

On january 1, 2007 I was coming to a stop in heavy traffic. I applied the brake but the car lurched forward and I accelerated into a stopped car containing a family. I occasionally experienced the problem of unitended acceleration prior to the accident but at the time of the accident, I had not put the facts together. In the spring of 2008, I was on wet pavement going downhill when I applied the brake. The car seemed to accelerate rather than decelerate and I was thrown forward and into the rear of stopped pick up truck. I was injured on both occasions. I have called on jaguar on several occasions to inquire about the problem I have described herein. Each time jaguar denied any knowledge of any such problems associated with my car. The car currently has 72,000 miles and I rarely drive it. Frankly, I'm too afraid to drive it. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

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 Aug 14, 2007 · Transmission · 46,415 miles · NC

In march of this year I bought a 2002 jaguar x-type 3.0 sport with only 40,123 miles on it. Since then I have only put on six thousand miles. Just last week my transmission suddenly went into high revs on upshifts and sever jerks and then failure. All in one day with no warning at all. The vehicle has expired its factory warranty only by time and not mileage. I find this unacceptable, especially at the response of, that will cost about $7,000 to fix. That's half the value of the car! I have contacted jaguars' USA customer service center in nj three times and they will not stand behind their product and will not offer any assistance what so ever. I basically got a, sorry, and such is life response. I am currently waiting to speak with a supervisor. I have been searching the internet and have found numerous reviews and comments of exactly the same problem, the transmission failure. Some have commented on failure at 15,000 miles 35,000 miles 40, and 50 thousand miles. The comments are all the same and not hard to find, I cannot understand how this is not acknowledged and fixed. I cannot afford to fix my car, I have nothing else to drive, and I would lose so much just to trade it in on another car. I can supply many, many complaints of the same problem at the drop of a hat. I feel legal action is necessary to fix this problem. Please help the hard working common man.

Filed Jan 23, 2007 · Transmission · 29,710 miles · FL

Tl* - during a scheduled maintenance on 11/12/2004 the contact was told she qualified for a transmission replacement. The vehicle had 30,000 miles. The contact had not experienced problems. The contact stated when she went back for the scheduled appointment she was told they made a mistake that transmission was fine. The vehicle started experiencing a jerking movement. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer ,and was told they could not duplicate the problem, the jerking eventual stopped. Recently, the transmission started slipping, there were no warning indicators the contact stated the dealer has had the vehicle since 11/20/06. The transmission is inoperable and has to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer has told her the transmission is faulty. The vehicle has approximately 45,000 miles. The failure milage was 2,9710.

Filed Jan 20, 2007 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · IL

This regards transmission failure of 2002 x type with 62,000. I am original owner and have had error messages and lurching from the transmission, with jaguar returning the vehicle indicating no problems. The internet is full of complaints with low mileage and complaints like mine.