2002 Jaguar X-Type Reliability Score: 5.4 out of 10

124 NHTSA Complaints

2 Recalls

3 Fire Reports

13 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

5.4 / 10

Reliability score

More owner complaints than similar luxury sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 70 powertrain complaints. A typical luxury sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 38.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 1.5 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall70 complaints against about 38 for similar vehicles

5.4

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Jaguar X-Type Unidentified Engine

123 complaints 123.0 per year

3 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

transmission

engine

wheels tires

cooling

brakes

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

4.2-V8-Gas

4.2L 8-cyl

1 complaint 1.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

brakes

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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jaguar X-Type, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Transmission: 53 owner complaints

Engine: 16 owner complaints

Wheels & Tires: 15 owner complaints

Brakes: 14 owner complaints

Cooling System: 13 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2002 Jaguar X-Type

On a used 2002 Jaguar X-Type, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (53), the engine (16) and the wheels and tires (15). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type about the transmission and drivetrain.
Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type about the engine.
Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type about the wheels and tires.
On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type about the brakes.
With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type about the cooling system.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type

Recalls (2)

04V487000Oct 7, 2004serious

Parking Brake

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LHD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HAND BRAKE, WHICH APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, MAY NOT APPLY SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PADS TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING IF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS LEFT IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER WITHIN THE HAND BRAKE MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING THE HAND BRAKE LEVER TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE.

03V011000Jan 16, 2003serious

Exterior Lighting

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, THE POWER CIRCUIT WHICH FEEDS THE DIRECTION INDICATOR SYSTEM COULD FAIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER BEING UNAWARE THAT THE EXTERNAL TURNING INDICATORS ARE NOT OPERATING BECAUSE THE INTERNAL "TELL-TAIL" LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTINUES TO WORK NORMALLY.

All Generations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type complaints?

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the wheels and tires.

Is the 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type have?

NHTSA has 124 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Jaguar X-Type vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Jaguar X-Type?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the engine and the wheels and tires, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the X-Type have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 124 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.