2002 Jaguar X-Type
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
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 116 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 116 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
46% · 53 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Tires
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.
Engine and engine cooling
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
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 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Electrical system
9% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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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.