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2002 Jaguar X-TYPE
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most X-TYPE years
Owner complaints for the 2002 Jaguar X-TYPE are substantially higher than the model-year median of 25.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
200–25K
2425–50K
3050–75K
775–100K
9100–150K
3150K+
93 reports with mileage · 23 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
11 reportsI WOULD LIKE TO POST A SIMILAR COMPLAINT TO NOTIFY OTHER CONSUMERS WHO OWNS A JAGUAR X-TYPE 2002. IN AUGUST 29 2007, ON MY WAY TO WORK THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE MORE THAT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I DROVE BACK HOME AND I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST JAGUAR DEALERSHIP. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR A COST OF $5,400 WITH …
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I WOULD LIKE TO POST A SIMILAR COMPLAINT TO NOTIFY OTHER CONSUMERS WHO OWNS A JAGUAR X-TYPE 2002. IN AUGUST 29 2007, ON MY WAY TO WORK THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE MORE THAT 30 MILES PER HOUR. I DROVE BACK HOME AND I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST JAGUAR DEALERSHIP. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR A COST OF $5,400 WITH 59,000 MILES. THE FIRST 4 YEARS, I MADE SEVERAL VISITS TO THE DEALER TO FIX AN ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM, FUEL LEAK, REPORTED A SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES (@ 10,000 MILES JAGUAR TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW BRAKES PADS FOR A COST $1,200,). THE RADIO SPEAKERS STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND IT WILL COST ME $ 900 TO FIX IT. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PARKING BRAKE MUST BE APPLIED TO STOP. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED.
2002 JAGUAR X TYPE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKE EQUIPMENT ARE POSING A PROBLEM AS WELL. *MR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES. *SC *JB
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE PADS HAD BROKEN AND CURRENTLY THE LEFT REAR W…
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WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE PADS HAD BROKEN AND CURRENTLY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS DAMAGED, THERE WAS ALSO A GASOLINE SMELL, THERE WAS VIBRATION AND OR METALLIC SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS OVER 45 MPH, AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM BROKE. *SC THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD STEERING PROBLEMS. *JB
WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT BRAKES GRABBED AND MADE A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
I LOVE MY JAG, BUT DRIVE SHAFT REPLACED 4X - WHISTLING NOISE DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE METALS, FRONT SEATS ROCK, WINDOWS MALFUNCTION, BRAKES HAVE RAPID WEAR LESS THAN 30,000 MILES, TIRES REPLACED LESS THAN 30,000 MILES, DEALER IS TRYING TO SOLVE PROBLEMS. *LA
NAR 04/21/2003 MR THE CONSUMERS AUTOMOBILE WAS IN A SERIES BLOCK OF VEHICLES BUILD AND SOLD WITH A DEFECTIVE CHIP. AFTER HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH AS; THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTERS BROKEN, THE CLOCK RADIO AUDIO SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, THE BRAKES HAVING BEEN REPLACED, FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCKING WHICH …
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NAR 04/21/2003 MR THE CONSUMERS AUTOMOBILE WAS IN A SERIES BLOCK OF VEHICLES BUILD AND SOLD WITH A DEFECTIVE CHIP. AFTER HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SUCH AS; THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTERS BROKEN, THE CLOCK RADIO AUDIO SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, THE BRAKES HAVING BEEN REPLACED, FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCKING WHICH CAUSES A CLICKING NOISE. AND TO DATE THE CONSUMER HAS ONLY RECEIVED ONE RECALL (R935) NOTICE. THE CONSUMER IS VERY DISSATISFIED AND FEELS THAT JAGUAR HAS FAILED TO TACKLE THE PROBLEMS AS STATED, HOPEFULLY COMPENSATION FOR THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE WILL BE ENACTED. *CB THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS REPLACED. THE HVAC MADE A NOISE WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS ON *JB
THE AIRBAG ELECTRONIC MODULE IS NOT PROPERLY, VEHICLE WILL NOT GIVE INFORMATION ON PASSENGER WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS TO ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM. *MJ
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED, HAD TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB
Official recalls
204V487000 · Parking Brake
Oct 7, 2004
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 MOVING IF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER WITHIN THE HAND BRAKE MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING THE HAND BRAKE LEVER TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
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 CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-800-452-4827.
03V011000 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Jan 16, 2003
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 OPERATING BECAUSE THE INTERNAL "TELL-TAIL" LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTINUES TO WORK NORMALLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNALS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.