no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2004 Jaguar X-TYPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 67 owner complaints about the 2004 Jaguar X-TYPE, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Jaguar X-TYPE has problems
67 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
9Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
9Tires1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
4Seat belts
4Electrical system
4Engine and engine cooling
4Fuel system, gasoline
2512 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| Air bags | 9 | 3 |
| Tires | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 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.
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
2004 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
2004 Jaguar X-TYPE safety ratings
2004 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 (10.5% 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.
FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I…
MY JAGUAR X-TYPE 2004 CAR WHEN TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ALTERNATELY GETS SLUGGISH AND SLOWS OR REVS UP, CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO PREVENT COLLISIONS. I HAVE TO ALLOW ENORMOUS SPACE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF COLLIDING WITH VEHICLES IN FRONT. ALSO HAVE TO…
ON JANUARY 1, 2007 I WAS COMING TO A STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND I ACCELERATED INTO A STOPPED CAR CONTAINING A FAMILY. I OCCASIONALLY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM OF UNITENDED ACCELERATION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BUT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT PUT…
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