Jaguar X-Type sudden acceleration problems

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Engine · 98,300 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 68,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

As my wife was exiting the freeway she pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated causing a major crash (totaled) and serious injuries. She tried pumping the brakes and could not slow the vehicle. The vehicle behind her reported in the police report that the car on the exit ramp decelerated and suddenly accelerated. There was a red light at the bottom of the exit ramp, her foot was not on the gas pedal nor did the car mats interfere with the brake pedal. No one else was in the vehicle. The brakes were very well maintained. A search of the internet indicated 2003/2006 jaguar x-type had acceleration problems with other drivers pressing on the brake pedal. I can email you my search results if you so desire. The air bag was only deployed on the passenger side.

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 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 Jun 15, 2011 · Acceleration · NY · crash

2006 jaguar x type. Consumer writes in regards to brake/ acceleration problems *tgw the consumer stated when she attempted to apply the brake to stop at a red light, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer stated she applied the brake harder, and consequently, she rear ended another vehicle twice. The consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration on a previous occasion.

Filed Mar 6, 2011 · Acceleration · 19,000 miles · DE

This vehicle has been driven only about 26,000 miles. I bought it brand new from manhattan jaguar dealership in bethesda md. And is still under an extended warranty. Over the last 7 years that I have owned this car I have had 3 incidents of sudden acceleration. The first happened about two years ago as I came to a red traffic light. I applied the brake and the vehicle slowed down. But then the engine suddenly made a roaring sound and the vehicle began to accelerate. As I was pushing the brake I also pushed the gear to the "p" and the vehicle stopped about 6 feet beyond the stopping line. The second time I was actually stopped to make a turn and again suddenly the engine made a roaring sound and the vehicle began a sudden acceleration.. My wife was sitting next to me and again I applied the brake and immediately push the gear to "p". Both of incidents were reported to the dealer to no avail. The last incident happened on january 13, 2011 as I was stopped 5-6 feet from the car ahead of me in a busy traffic. Again all the sudden it was a roaring sound and the vehicle began the sudden acceleration despite my pushing on the brake. The distance between me and the front car was too short; so before I could stopped the car, I hit the rear end of the vehicle stopped ahead of me. My insurance paid $725 to fix the damages to the rear bumper of that car. I took the car to the dealer again and they kept it for three days claiming that since they could not replicate the acceleration they could not do anything for me. I also drove the car with one of the dealers staff. The purpose I guess was for me to replicate the acceleration as if the previous cases were done on purpose. This car also had a problem with the side mirrors. They would move as I was driving. After some 10 times complaint, finally they said a gadget under the driver's seat was the culprit and finally took care of

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Transmission · 124,500 miles · WA

1. Vehicle was being driven on a 30 mile trip to run errands. Cruise control was used during the first 2 segments of the trip but not thereafter. After three or four errands and dinner we proceeded to a smaller mall where the engine was stopped with ignition in radio mode while the wife went into a store for a few minutes. 2.after she returned I started up, backed out, and proceeded forward approximately 75' to a left turn onto the mall exit road with approximately 100' left to the stop sign at the crossing street. I accelerated from the turn and all of a sudden the engine roared and we shot ahead. I jammed on the brake as hard as I could, but we kept accelerating. I then shifted into neutral and stopped with the nose of the car just past the stop sign. The engine was still roaring so I turned the ignition off. At that point two cars crossed in front of us. This was the second incidence of unintended acceleration. The first, 100k miles earlier was similar with the only difference being that the car was parallel parked and it took off almost immediately after I put it in drive and my foot was still on the brake. There was enough room that I was able to successfully stop it as above with no accident. 3. Immediately after the 1st incident jaguar performed an ECM reflash as per jaguar tech line advisory, checked all cable linkage and throttle body. After the current incident jaguar scanned for codes, found none for the throttle body, but found 3 codes for misfires, 2 for transmission, and 3 for brake switch. They cleared codes, drove car and were unable to verify concern. They further were directed by techline to do a vehicle scan, flight recorder data, and vehicle sessions. All the data was sent to the uk for investigation. This past weekend while waiting on the uk they drove it some more. I was informed verbally yesterday that we could have the car back next week when we returned from vacation. That the car was "safe" and "good to go."

Filed Jun 19, 2008 · Acceleration, Transmission · 5,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without pressure being applied to the accelerator pedal. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not slow down. She swayed across the road and crashed into the curb to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was damaged and taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. There were no warning indicators prior to this failure. The insurance company was notified of this incident. Recently, the transmission failed at low mileage and has not yet been replaced. The VIN was verified, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 31,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2007 · Acceleration · 40,359 miles · NM

I was ready to park, I hadn't even had a chance to take off seat belt or turn off ignition when there was a sudden acceleration. Car took off like a bat out of hell. Stepped on brake, car would not stop. Finally it stopped at embankment with the help of a chamisa tree. Car was taken to only jaguar repair in new mexico, that being melloy jaguar in albuquerque. It was taken there twice, the assessment no problem with car; no codes could relate to sudden acceleration, blame was on me, with melloy stating it could have been me stepping on gas and brake at same time. Lame excuse, I should have had the code machine on me; I have driven for over thirty eight years and have never had a problem with sudden acceleration. My mother was with me when this happened. It was a miracle that we were not hurt. This car was purchased in november of 2006, it was a used car. Car had approximately 25,500 miles. From the time we purchased vehicle, we had put approximately 11,000 miles in a year when car started acting up. This summer, car, when stopped, started to take off on it's own. Car in front of me stopped it. Daughter was with me. Husband also had an incident. After everything I've read with the federal safety agency, I am of the belief that this will not be solved, but rather blamed on human error. Eventhough, I believe that this will be the conclusion, I believe, with clear conscience that I tried to save lives. On one last note, I have learned that when you think that there is a problem, try to bring a solution. I think the main problem is with the cruise control which is also linked to the throttle position sensor. I think the problem is with the computer telling vehicle to open at full throttle when the vehicle is at full stop. This can just happen randomly.

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Acceleration · 1,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jaguar x-type. While attempting to stop the vehicle at 5 MPH, the engine revved and the vehicle surged forward. The contact had to depress the brake pedal all the way until the engine stopped revving. He called the dealer and they claimed to have never heard of the failure and were unable to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was less than 1,000 and current mileage was 5,200. Updated 01/09/08. *lj the consumer stated has taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Updated 12/12/07