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Jaguar X-Type Engine problems by year

61 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar X-Type's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20074000
20066000
20057000
200417350
200311100
200216100

Latest X-Type engine complaints

2005 Jaguar X-TypeEngine & cooling

We were driving down inter=state 101 when all of a sudden my engine began spuddering and stopped right by an exit. We pushed the car in front of an mc donalds..All of the oil poured out of the engine.We had it towed benedetti bros repair on sebastopol calif..They stated the main oil hose exploded and ruined the engine..They did state that this very same make model and year had a recall for this very reason..I returned my car to jaquar of marin in corte madero calif where I bought the car and to no avail could I...

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get it replaced under the recall..I wrote to wash dc and to new jersey and was turned down by both agency,s..Even though this vin number wasn't covered I think it is deplorable that the very same thing happened to my car which was the same make model and year that jaquar recalled..Please let me know why? Thank you ([redacted]) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11184911
2004 Jaguar X-TypeBody, doors & structureEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar xj8. The contact stated that the brake system, dynamic stability control, and engine failure system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to a certified mechanic who stated that the wiring in the engine needed to be replaced and water was entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,483.

Filed Incident Structure · EngineNHTSA 11127885
2007 Jaguar X-TypeEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jaguar xk. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated while driving approximately 35 mph. An unknown dealer confirmed that the failure was due to the oxygen sensors being defective. The sensors were replaced twice. The failure began after adding o'reillys octane booster to the fuel tank. While using a funnel the contact observed that there was a sediment in the container after it was added to the fuel tank. He was advised by the mechanic that the sediment was...

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paint thinner. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated after the vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. *Tt the consumer stated the defective product remained available for purchase on the shelves at the store. *Js

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11081479
2004 Jaguar X-TypeTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jaguar xj8. While driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission failed to shift up and the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11081032
2002 Jaguar X-TypeSuspensionBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingCrash

I was traveling sb i25 mile marker 251 on7/7/17 at 13;20. When a 6ft long tire debre was in the road and got hit by truck and thrown into my radiator and damaged the front end of my vehicle. When I talk to chp he had an earlier report of this yet it was in the road when I entered onto what I believed was a safe highway. I have the required liability insurance, this is not covered. The trucking co says they arent liable so the only other liability is cdot since the road wasn't safe.

Filed Incident Suspension · Structure · EngineNHTSA 11023819
2006 Jaguar X-TypeTransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

While stopped in the road waiting for another car. With foot on brake, the car suddenly goes full throttle. Driver has both feet applied on the brake and the car still moves forward burning rubber, and then after a few seconds it goes back to idle. The car does this once or twice a year, the last time doing damage to a car in front of it. This is the fifth time this has happened. The car is idling normally with the right foot on the brake and it will just go full throttle all by itself. It has happened enough...

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that we know we do not have both the brake and the gas pedal depressed. From doing online research I believe jaguar and toyota / lexus used the same system for controlling acceleration. I replaced the throttle body after the fender bender, it evidently did not help.

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11001980
2004 Jaguar X-TypeEngine & cooling

Car suddenly accelerated on residential street why making turn at approx 15 mph. Had to hit break while engine was still accelerating and this slowed car a little. Then while car was still moving threw it into park andshut off car.If any people or cars were in front of me would of had accident. After waiting a few minutes I restarted car and proceeded to my house which was only a block and a half away without incident. Car is now being checked out by local mechanic. Very scary.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10927541
2004 Jaguar X-TypeBody, doors & structureBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

Braking on street to turn into house drive when the car suddenly increased speed and before I could get it in neutral I crashed into a house stone wall. Pictures on request.

Filed Incident Structure · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10893007
2002 Jaguar X-TypeEngine & cooling

Cpsc: 2002 jaguar x-type : consumer stated he ordered a blue devil radiator/block sealant for a small leak coolant, but the sealant was deemed defective once it had added to the radiator. It caused the vehicle to overheat and the fans to run high. *Ss the consumer was informed the head gasket needed to be replaced. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10885290
2003 Jaguar X-TypeTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

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 diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 10725207
2004 Jaguar X-TypeAirbagsBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingCrash

While proceeding to park in the driveway, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration and forcibly struck another vehicle that was parked in the garage. During this incident the driver had no control of braking or steering. The impact was severe enough to cause the airbag to deploy and sustain major damage to both vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Air bags · Structure · Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10678607
2003 Jaguar X-TypeAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle jerked and decreased in speed. In addition, the temperature gage fluctuated and the radiator emitted steam. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the water pump fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000. The vin was not available. Djr

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 10670622

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