MYRModel Year Report

2002 Jaguar X-Type

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2002 Jaguar X-Type
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:36.228Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar X-Type Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007
2002: 116 complaints
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YearComplaints
20011
2002116
200372
200467
200525
200621
200713

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 32%

32% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030401 — exterior lighting

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 OPERAT

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 THE

Campaign 03V011000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050114 — parking brake

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 M

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 CON

Campaign 04V487000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Jaguar X-Type — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V011000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V487000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:automatic transmission, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Jaguar X-Type have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.