Is the Jaguar X-Type Reliable?

20022009 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

70/ 100Good
5
Total Recalls
494
Owner Complaints
34
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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Jaguar X-Type Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
200900
100
Excellent
2008011
88
Excellent
2007034
70
Good
2006043
68
Good
2005049
69
Good
20041134
59
Fair
2003290
50
Fair
20022133
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the X-Type Compares to Similar Vehicles

Jaguar X-Type70/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The X-Type scores exactly at the luxury average.

Known Jaguar X-Type Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

POWER TRAIN
67
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
42
TIRES
37
SUSPENSION
28
AIR BAGS
25
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
23

Based on 494 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jaguar X-Type reliable?+

The Jaguar X-Type scores 70/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 8 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 5 recall campaigns and 494 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year X-Type is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2009 X-Type achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a X-Type last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Jaguar X-Type owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used X-Type will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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