MYRModel Year Report

2004 Jaguar X-Type

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2004 Jaguar X-Type
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:36.055Z

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, 2004 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
2004: 67 complaints
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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%

19% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180509

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20121206

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20040403

TIRES 15%

15% of complaints: tires — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20041001 — fuel system, gasoline

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 ROLL-OV

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.

Campaign 04V460000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Jaguar X-Type — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V460000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.