no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
2003 Jaguar X-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 72 owner complaints about the 2003 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 August 1, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Jaguar X-TYPE has problems
72 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Power train3 crash/fire/injury
13Tires
9Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
8Structure1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
6Electrical system
6Engine and engine cooling
5Wheels
2714 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 15 | 3 |
| Tires | 13 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 27 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 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.
Best & worst years
2003 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
2003 Jaguar X-TYPE safety ratings
2003 Jaguar X-Type 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- 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 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…
2003 X-TYPE JAGUAR PURCHASED IN 2007. WHILE DRIVING THE ON THE HIGHWAY THE DASH LIGHTS FOR CHECK ENGINE AND NO CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON. THE THERMOSTAT NEEDLE QUICKLY WENT TO THE LIMIT ON GAUGE. THE CAR SHUT DOWN WITH NO CONTROL AND HAD TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD. 17" TIRES. ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED…
PLASTIC ADJUSTERS ON HEADLIGHTS BREAK WHEN THEY BECOME BRITTLE LEAVING THE LIGHTS AIMING AT THE GROUND. HEADLIGHT BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT. AMBER LIGHT WITH "CRUISE CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE" HAS THE AFFECT OF LIMITING THE RPM TO ABOUT 2800RPM, PAST THIS THE ENGINE QUITS AND STARTS AGAIN UNDER…
Own a 2003 X-TYPE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.