Jaguar X-Type Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Jaguar X-Type model year (2002–2009) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Jaguar X-Type Years to Avoid
1 recall · 116 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 137
1 recall · 62 complaints
2 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: TIRES
Problem score: 79
1 recall · 42 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 49
Best Jaguar X-Type Years to Buy
0 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 17
0 recalls · 12 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 18
0 recalls · 18 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 28
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Jaguar X-Type — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 15 | 1 | — | 17 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 18 | 5 | — | 28 | Good |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 | 3 | — | 18 | Good |
| 2004 | 1 | 42 | 2 | — | 49 | Caution |
| 2003 | 1 | 62 | 2 | 2 | 79 | Caution |
| 2002 | 1 | 116 | 9 | — | 137 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Jaguar X-Type Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder X-Type models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year X-Type should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2002 Jaguar X-Type if possible. It has 1 recall, 116 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 137 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year X-Type to buy?+
The 2007 Jaguar X-Type is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 17. It has only 0 recalls and 15 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which X-Type has the fewest problems?+
The 2007, 2005, 2006 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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