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2001 Jaguar X-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Jaguar X-TYPE, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2001 Jaguar X-TYPE
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage138kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 20, 2014. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Jaguar X-TYPE has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Jaguar X-TYPE recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 04V-487 · Oct 7, 2004 · 3,856 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jaguar.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other X-TYPE year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X-TYPE median. How we score

'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What X-TYPE owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 137,597.
Complaint 10592687 · May 20, 2014 · 137,597 miles

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