MYRModel Year Report

2005 Jaguar X-Type

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2005 Jaguar X-Type
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:51.634Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jaguar X-Type Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 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
2005: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
20011
2002116
200372
200467
200525
200621
200713

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5 of 25 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

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HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS BROKEN. THIS CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO POINT DOWNWARD AT THE ROAD AND REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR NIGHT DRIVING. IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE LINES ON THE ROAD AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180423

AIR BAGS

3 of 25 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A HILL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090806

CAR HIT A EMBANKMENT AND WAS A MAJOR ACCIDENT FLIPPING OVER TWICE THAN LANDING ON SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER WENT OFF, MY SON AND MY FUTURE DAUGHTERINLAW SUFFERED WHIP LASH AND BACK PROBLEMS, THIS CAR IS PRETTY NEW AND SAYS IT HAS SIX AIR BAGS NON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20081216

TIRES

3 of 25 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing valve and sidewall.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEATS

2 of 25 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.

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WHILE DRIVING ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050210

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Jaguar X-Type — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Jaguar X-Type have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.