MYRModel Year Report

2003 Jaguar X-Type

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2003 Jaguar X-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:09.532Z

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
72
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2003: 72 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

22% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH
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While traveling on the interstate vehical's cruise control was activated when a gear box failure occured (This was the message displayed by the car), therefore resulting in the car stalling while going approx 55MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-19

I pulled intp a slot on a parking deck. When I tried to change the gear to park the car lunged forward crashing into a retaining wall. It was pushing against the wall so hard I was afraid I would go through the wall or over the wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-22

Tires

18% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Structure

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH
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Rocker panels or sills inner and outer left and right sides rotten rusted possible toa frame. Parking brake does not full engage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-23

Lt & rt inner and outer rocker panels and hence jacking point are riddled with rust/corrosion, structural integrity is compromised , unsafe in side impact collision or frontal or rear collision , vehicle creeks and groans around dash when driven,...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Last year the car exhibited severe corrosion in the right and left "A" Pillar area at the bottom where it blends with the rocker panel.working on the car recently, the corrosion has progressed to the point where the front jack lift point as outlined...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03

Air bags

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. On several occasions, the air bag indicator illuminated on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module sensor needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-24

Vehicle speed control

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that while his foot was on the brakes, the vehicle would not slow down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-12

Consumer states while pulling into a parking space and without any indication vehicle idling high. Also, while foot was depressing the brake pedal vehicle surged forward, hitting a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-16

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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Jaguar X-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V011000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 04V487000 · Parking brake
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Jaguar X-Type?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 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.