Jaguar X-Type recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Jaguar X-Type, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 6
Total Complaints 472
Years Covered 2001–2007

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Jaguar X-Type, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 2001–2003

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 2004

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 04V460000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap

Visibility and lighting

1 campaign · Years: 2002–2003

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Jaguar X-Type in NHTSA complaint data are Power train:automatic transmission, Tires, Vehicle speed control.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2007 0 27 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:driveline, Seats.
2006 0 30 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Tires.
2005 0 27 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Air bags, Seats.
2004 1 92 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Power train:automatic transmission, Tires.
2003 2 105 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control.
2002 2 189 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Power train, Electrical system.
2001 1 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Suspension.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Parking brake , Exterior lighting and Fuel system

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2004

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V460000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.

2003

  • Exterior lighting: Turn signal: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V011000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work norm
  • Parking brake: Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V487000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within

2002

  • Exterior lighting: Turn signal: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V011000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger sedans, the power circuit which feeds the direction indicator system could fail. This could result in the driver being unaware that the external turning indicators are not operating because the internal "tell-tail" light on the driver's instrument panel continues to work norm
  • Parking brake: Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V487000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within

2001

  • Parking brake: Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V487000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving if the manual transmission was left in the neutral position. The automatic adjuster within

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