MYRModel Year Report

2004 Jaguar X-Type

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2004 Jaguar X-Type
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:20.963Z

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
67
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2004: 67 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

19% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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First off, car had ABS light on. Dealer replaced every ABS component. Now engine and ABS light are interchanging on and off. Believe to be a wiring fault. Also, transfer case has gone out twice in 2 years.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09

Also filed under Service brakes and electronic stability control (esc)

Service brakes

18% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Jaguar X-Type 2.5. The contact stated that when in park, the park brake would not engage. The manufacturer was notified, the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-06

Vehicle speed control

15% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Husband (Driver) and wife (Passenger) experienced a "Sudden acceleration incident" In the parking lot of a resort hotel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-03

Tires

15% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

CRASH

Air bags

13% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2004-10-01Fuel system, gasoline04V460000 On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on October 1, 2004. Customers may also contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Jaguar X-Type — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V460000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Jaguar X-Type?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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