no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
2002 Jaguar X-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 2002 Jaguar X-TYPE, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Jaguar X-TYPE has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
51Power train3 crash/fire/injury
14Tires2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes, hydraulic
11Electrical system
10Vehicle speed control
9Visibility
9Structure
8Fuel system, gasoline
4714 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 51 | 3 |
| Tires | 14 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 |
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 47 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2002 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
Exterior lighting: turn signal
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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 47 power train complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles42under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
11 owners mentioned a cost$5,400median
Middle half: $4,500 – $7,400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2002 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
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Jaguar X-TYPE safety ratings
2002 Jaguar X-Type 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What X-TYPE owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAGUAR X- TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSIVE NOISE HEARD AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE GEARBOX WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS…
THE JAGUAR DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND RELATED PARTS IN THE CAR AS IT WAS UN-DRIVABLE. AFTER RE-ASSEMBLY, THE CAR WOULD MAKE CLUNKING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING TIGHT TURNS AND OVER BUMPS AND DIPS. THIS BECAME MORE NOTICEABLE OVER TIME, UNTIL THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACED MOST OF THE SUSPENSION.…
Own a 2002 X-TYPE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.