Jaguar X-Type stalling problems

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x type. The contact stated that while traveling at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. Updated 1/23/15*cn updated 02/20/15.

Filed Dec 10, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 65,800 miles · NC

The engine stalled out when we were traveling in the passing lane at speed on an interstate highway. We had to move to the right side shoulder of the highway in front of another vehicle we had just passed and other traffic coming close behind. Definitely a scary situation for us and the other drivers. We were towed to the nearest jag dealer. The dealer had our car for two weeks. They replaced the fuel pump. The service tech's told us that they had never heard of a fuel pump going bad in an x-type. When I questioned the cost of the job, about $1450, I was told that the fuel tank had to be removed to replace the fuel pump. Since that time, we have had a battery replaced, the second for this car since we have owned it, and had to have brake pads replaced, at which time, we were told that the rear brakes had a problem in the calipers that caused the pads to sit further from the discs than they should. This brake problem causes us to use extra pedal travel when braking the car. Then, on dec 9, 2013, the rear differential fell out of the bottom of our car. We were only doing about 20 MPH so there was no accident, but we had to be towed to a jag dealer about 30 miles away. My research found that when the fuel tank is removed, the differential would also be removed. This was confirmed by the service writer where my jag was towed. One of the differentials bolts broke where it appeared to have been cracked, as if it had been over torqued when installed! The service writer asked to see the work order for the fuel pump work, so I asked him to look it up. He was not able to find the info, because the work was done out of warranty and the jag system does not record out of warranty work! That is probably why the techs never heard of a fuel pump going bad or a differential falling out of a jag car, even though there have been examples of both reported here!

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 29,737 miles · PA

On two separate occasions (1/27/12 and 3/23/12) the vehicle was traveling 65-70 MPH on an interstate highway and the engine stalled. The vehicle could not be restarted and was towed to the dealer. For the 1/27/12 event, the vehicle stalled out in the passing lane and I had to make it to the right shoulder. The dealer did not determine the cause after an exhaustive diagnosis. It also included driving the vehicle over 400 miles, most of them at a high speed, in an attempt to duplicate the problem. It did stall-out once, and the vehicle restarted after 30 minutes. The second event was a merge from one interstate to another with the vehicle stopping on an exit ramp bridge leaving little room between the car and bridge wall on one side and the exit ramp on the other. This resulted in the recommendation to replace the two fuel pumps - which I have in my possession. I do want to point out that in both events we were in great fear for our safety. I assume this is not a common problem, since there has been no recall of the fuel pumps. I did want to report it in case there is an emerging problem.

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 Aug 3, 2011 · Transmission · 37,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact stated while driving the gear box fault lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the second time the failure occurred the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 37,800.

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Transmission · 59,500 miles · NC

I purchased my 2002 jaguar x-type in april 2002 new. It had surges, and stalls. I asked the service dept to add remarks, it once stopped in the highway right in front of a semi truck, with no warning. This was very shortly after I purchased the vehicle. Since I cashed in my company 401k and paid cash for the car, I kept trying to drive it and deal with the problems, and it has had very many. Now at just over 59,000 miles I have been told it needs a new transmission, water pump, vacuum leaks on the engine, and so on. The estimate for repairs is approximately the car's total blue book value. Again, just as I pulled out into traffic, gearbox fault error came on, and the car would barely crawl out of the way of incoming cars. Is there anything you can do to assist? Based on numerous searches, jaguar should have recalled this vehicle. It has a terrible safety history. I am a single parent with a son in college and now face adding to our home mortgage just to repair the car. I would take full responsibility for making an unwise purchase, however, jaguar knows fully this vehicle is extremely defective. Thank you very much vehicle currently located at leith inc. 700 autopark blvd cary, nc 27511 919 469-2699.

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 Feb 18, 2008 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · NV

Jatco jf506e transmission is a known defective issue with a rotor or plate that cracks and ruins the whole transmission costing thousands of dollars. There was a noticeable slip occurring intermittently and has caused a failure. Jaguar never warned it's customers of this issue when they found out 4 years ago or more never calling for a recall. There has been thousands of reports on this issue and is very hazardous to the consumer. When driving it can slip not go into gear and cause a major accident. There are three components to the jaguar 2002 x-type which is european, american, and japanese parts. This I asked the dealer to specifically tell me if the parts were european and he explained this are all ford parts so it won't cost that much to fix things. A blatant lie which was sold to the masses, very disturbing that they knew of this issue with a plate which cracks after overheated and causes the transmission to slip and fail. The jatco jf506e is a mazda part in a jaguar which is very strange and confusing let alone very dangerous. It stalled out and slipped the other day almost resulting into a very serious accident and when I read about the issues and the complaints by hundreds if not thousands, this should be a recall by jaguar. When I told them that I noticed a problem with the shifting, they said it was normal. They knew exactly what the problem was and waited till everyone was out of a warranty so they wouldn't have to fix it or deal with the issues which are life threatening.

Filed Jan 12, 2005 · Seats · VA

While driving on three separate occasions the vehicle's ignition failed which caused the vehicle to stall. *nm the consumer stated the problem was due to insufficient rear adjustment of the drivers seat, the drivers seat needs to be increased by 2 1/2 inches to the rear because he knee comes in contact with the ignition and consequently shutting off the vehicle.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Engine · 97 miles · CA

Intermittently while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer three times, but dealer was not able to find the cause of the problem.