Model year record

2003 Jaguar X-Type recalls & problems

The 2003 Jaguar X-Type has 2 safety recalls and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (16 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints72filed by owners

Crashes · fires12 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths5 · 1reported in complaints

2003 Jaguar X-Type in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Parking brakeOct 7, 2004

Parking brake

Recall 04V4870003,856 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Fix: 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.

Exterior lightingJan 16, 2003

Turn signal

Recall 03V01100049,174 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THE LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNALS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2003 Jaguar X-Type 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	★★★★★

2003 Jaguar X-Type NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

X-Type

20mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel

X-Type

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

X-Type

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

X-Type

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission	16	3	0	29,771 mi
TiresSidewall; Pressure monitoring and regulating systems	13	0	0	34,170 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Side/window	9	5	3	51,372 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members	9	1	0	112,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	8	3	1	35,650 mi
SteeringRack and pinion; Hydraulic power assist system	6	0	1	52,000 mi
Electrical systemWiring; Ignition	6	0	0	47,542 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system	6	1	0	34,543 mi
WheelsRim	5	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicPower assist; Brake fluid low warning › Lamp	4	0	0	35,096 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	3	1	0	20,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch	3	1	1	35,650 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Structure
2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A HEADLINER COLLAPSE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE GLUE FROM THE HEADLINER CREATED AN UNSAFE AND UNHEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. THE DRIVER'S PASSENGERS HAVE SHOWN SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM PERSISTENT COUGHING, PNEUMONIA, EYE TUMORS AND BIRTH DEFECTS.*JS
Aug 1, 2018
Structure › Body
ROCKERS PANELS ARE ROTTED BOTH SIDES. RENDERING THE CAR UNSAFE. NO DRAIN HOLES EVER PUT IN NOR WAS IT TREATED. THIS IS PROBLEM ON THESE CARS. KNOWN PROBLEM AT THAT.
Mar 1, 2015
Structure › Body
ROCKER PANELS OR SILLS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ROTTEN RUSTED POSSIBLE TOA FRAME. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FULL ENGAGE.
Mar 1, 2018 · 187,000 miles
Air bags
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. THE CONTACT CALLED SANTIAGO AUTO MALL AT (718) 992-9316 (350 E 170TH ST, BRONX, NY 10456). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jan 15, 2018 · 140,000 miles
Structure › Body
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, FROM WEAKENED STRUCTURE ESPECIALLY AT LOWER "A" PILLARS.
Nov 22, 2016 · 100,000 miles
Electronic stability control (esc)
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, ENGINE DIES. STEERING AND BRAKES ARE LOST. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, ABLE TO START ENGINE AND MOVE OFF OF ROAD.
Aug 6, 2015 · 70,000 miles
Parking brake
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE MANUAL BRAKE LEVER CABLE SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V487000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 1, 2015
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE GEAR BOX FAULT CRUISE UNAVAILABLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 182,000.
Apr 15, 2015 · 182,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.