2002 Jaguar X-Type problems
Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 2002 Jaguar X-Type with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 28% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 7.4%.
Complaints189
Crashes19
Fires3
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 28.0% · 53
Engine and engine cooling 7.4% · 14
Tires 7.4% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.8% · 11
Electrical system 5.8% · 11
Vehicle speed control 5.3% · 10
Visibility 4.8% · 9
Structure 4.8% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 47,809 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Power train · reported at 65,000 miles
The gearbox failure light illuminates when the car has been out in the wet. It doesn't have to be heavy or even raining for this to occur. Once this occurs the gearbox fails to respond as it should. The car will rev, but the gearbox doesn't responsd, consequently it can leave you stranded on the highway, and you then have to coast your car to the hard shoulder. Power train · reported at 500 miles
Gear box fault light comes on while driving and complete loss of power. Jaguar replaced transmission with brand new one . Not 90 days later brand new transmission does same exact thing. Third transmission y being installed at Jaguar , now im afraid of this vehicle. Some one is going to get hurt or killed if on high way. Power train · reported at 64,369 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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