X-Type (2003)
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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.
What to check on a used 2003 Jaguar X-Type
On a used 2003 Jaguar X-Type, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (17), the wheels and tires (17) and the body and structure (13). 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 17 owner complaints on the 2003 Jaguar X-Type about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2003 Jaguar X-Type about the wheels and tires.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2003 Jaguar X-Type about the body and structure.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2003 Jaguar X-Type about the brakes.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2003 Jaguar X-Type about the electrical system.
Recalls (2)
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2003-2003 Jaguar X-Type complaints?
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 Jaguar X-Type. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the wheels and tires and the body and trim.
Is the 2003-2003 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 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 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 2003-2003 Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA has 89 owner complaints on file for the 2003-2003 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 2003-2003 Jaguar X-Type?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2003-2003 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 wheels and tires and the body and trim, 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.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the X-Type?
The 2003 Jaguar X-Type received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars. Electronic Stability Control: Optional. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 89 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.