2002 Jaguar X-Type

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2002 Jaguar X-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T01:39:35.725Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
116
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2002 116 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2002 116 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2002 116 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007

2002: 116 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20011
2002116
200372
200467
200525
200621
200713

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

46% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHFIRE

Tires

12% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

CRASHFIRE

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While sitting in traffic, the vehicle all of a sudden caught on fire. *jb there was no warning, smoke started to come from the hood. (Heaviest on the right side of the hood) the engine block was totally destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-06

Service brakes

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

9% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2003-04-01Exterior lighting03V011000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began April 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

  2. R
    2005-01-14Parking brake04V487000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on January 14, 2005. Owners should…

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Jaguar X-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V011000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 04V487000 · Parking brake

FAQ

Is the 2002 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Jaguar X-Type have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.