2004 Jaguar X-Type Reliability Score: 6.2 out of 10

136 NHTSA Complaints

1 Recalls

2 Fire Reports

20 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

6.2 / 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 41 powertrain complaints. A typical luxury sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 29.

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

Breakdown

Complaints overall41 complaints against about 29 for similar vehicles

6.2

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

136 complaints 136.0 per year

2 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

brakes

suspension

transmission

other

engine

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.

Brakes: 25 owner complaints

Suspension: 23 owner complaints

Transmission: 22 owner complaints

Engine: 17 owner complaints

Wheels & Tires: 15 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2004 Jaguar X-Type

On a used 2004 Jaguar X-Type, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the brakes (25), the suspension (23) and the transmission and drivetrain (22). 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.

On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on the 2004 Jaguar X-Type about the brakes.
Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2004 Jaguar X-Type about the suspension.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2004 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 17 owner complaints on the 2004 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 2004 Jaguar X-Type about the wheels and tires.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2004 Jaguar X-Type

Recalls (1)

04V460000Sep 17, 2004serious

Fuel System

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WHEN REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER CAP TO THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OVER-TIGHTEN THE CAP INDUCING A POOR SEAL. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLL-OVER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR FUEL TO LEAK PAST THE FUEL FILLER CAP.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall Not Rated

Frontal Crash

—

Side Crash

—

Rollover

4/5 (10.5% risk)

ESC: Optional FCW: No LDW: No

All Generations

20022002 20032003 20042004 20052005 20062006 20072007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2004-2004 Jaguar X-Type complaints?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 Jaguar X-Type. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the suspension and the transmission.

Is the 2004-2004 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 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2004 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 2004-2004 Jaguar X-Type have?

NHTSA has 136 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2004 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 2004-2004 Jaguar X-Type?

NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2004-2004 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 brakes, the suspension and the transmission, 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 2004 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 (10.5% rollover probability). 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. 136 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.