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Jaguar X-Type transmission failure problems

28 of the 315 owner complaints about the Jaguar X-Type describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 2002 model year.

owner complaints
28
worst model year
2002
typical repair cost reported
$5,400
typical mileage
59,500
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

By model year

  • 2006
    1
  • 2004
    4
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    22

What owners say

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x- type. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. ..updated 01/23/2014 *bf the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, jaguar refused to address it. The consumer stated he had to replace the transmission tiwce.

Filed Aug 17, 2012 · Suspension, Transmission · 57,462 miles · CO

The jaguar dealer replaced the transmission and related parts in the car as it was un-drivable. After re-assembly, the car would make clunking sounds when turning tight turns and over bumps and dips. This became more noticeable over time, until the dealer wanted to replaced most of the suspension. It turns out that the transmission sub-frame is bolted through the floor pan to spot-welded nuts. The technician broke these nuts loose during re-installing the frame member (perhaps by over-torquing). The drivetrain would then shift during the tight turns and over bumps making a loud clunking in the unibody.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH on may 21, 2010, the transmission failed and the vehicle lost power; a light indicating gear box fault illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact called the dealership and was told that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, he would be responsible for repair expenses. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there was no failure within the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 12/29/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would shift in reverse or drive. Updated 04/15/11

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 65,000 miles · GA

Jaguar 2003 transmission failure nearly causes fatal accident on highway in ga. Dealer denies recall # xt307 s941, will not fix, see http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2002/jaguar/x-type/.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar xtype. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact has no knowledge as to how the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission need to be replaced for $8,000. The manufacture was called and also stated that there were no warranties or related recalls. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Transmission · 101,122 miles · VA

Automatic transmission failure.. Every 20,000 miles trans falls apart.

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 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 Apr 24, 2008 · Transmission · 92,768 miles · VA

I just bought a 2002 jaguar x-type from the woodbridge auto auction in virginia two days ago. The transmission is giving me problems and needs to be replaced. I looked on-line for consumer complaints regarding the jaguar's transmission and there are plenty. Jaguar should recall these cars and replace the transmissions. The japanese manufacturer currently making the transmissions for jaguar are making unsafe transmissions. Its time for jaguar to take responsibility for their product and recall these calls and replace these transmissions.

Filed Jan 29, 2008 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · FL

I have owned my 2002 x-type since april of 04 and it was purchased from crown jaguar as a certified pre-owned car. Like many other compliants to this site and others my transmission failed with 115,000 miles. While I'm lucky compared to some owners I'm still amazed that it would fail so quickly. The cost of the repair is 7k. Hopefully someone will look at this problem because a lot of people are getting the short end of the stick with jaguar.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Jaguar X-Type transmission failure

Which Jaguar X-Type years have complete transmission failure problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2002 (22 complaints), 2004 (4 complaints) and 2003 (1 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix complete transmission failure on the Jaguar X-Type?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $5,400 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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