X-Type (2005)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.
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Complaint Breakdown
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2005 Jaguar X-Type complaints?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Jaguar X-Type. The systems they name most often are the exterior, the wheels and tires and the safety systems.
Is the 2005-2005 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 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 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 2005-2005 Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2005 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 2005-2005 Jaguar X-Type?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005-2005 Jaguar X-Type.
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 exterior, the wheels and tires and the safety systems, 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 2005 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: Standard. 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. 25 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-18.