2003 Jaguar X-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (6) · Wheels:rim (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar X-Type model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
55 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (72)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2021-04-14 · SSM59597Attachme · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a customer may report "hood open" message displays on ip with hood closed.
Electrical System 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
18c - new face of incontrol touch pro and 18c software improvements
Equipment 2018-08-20 · SFCC_09AUG18_REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sim card activation issues
Showing the 6 most recent of 72 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-08-01 · Structure“2003 jaguar x-type. consumer writes in regards to a headliner collapse. *ld the consumer stated the glue from the headliner created an unsafe and unhealthy environment. the driver's passengers have shown signs and symptoms ranging from persistent coughing, pneumonia, eye tumors and birth defects.*js…”
2018-03-27 · Structure:body“rockers panels are rotted both sides. rendering the car unsafe. no drain holes ever put in nor was it treated. this is problem on these cars. known problem at that.…”
2018-03-23 · Structure:body · 187,000 mi“rocker panels or sills inner and outer left and right sides rotten rusted possible toa frame. parking brake does not full engage.…”
2018-01-24 · Air Bags · 140,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. on several occasions, the air bag indicator illuminated on and off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module sensor needed to be replaced. the contact called santiago auto mall at (718) 992-9316 (350 e 170th st, bronx, ny 10456). the vehicle wa…”
2017-11-01 · Structure:body · 100,000 mi“lt & rt inner and outer rocker panels and hence jacking point are riddled with rust/corrosion, structural integrity is compromised , unsafe in side impact collision or frontal or rear collision , vehicle creeks and groans around dash when driven, from weakened structure especially at lower "a" pillars.…”
2016-09-17 · Steering · 70,000 mi“driving on highway at 65 mph, engine dies. steering and brakes are lost. after a few minutes, able to start engine and move off of road.…”
2015-12-03 · Parking Brake“tl* the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that the manual brake failed to engage. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who replaced the manual brake lever cable several times. however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v4870…”
2015-06-15 · Power Train · 182,000 mi“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 a…”
2015-03-09 · Service Brakes · 86,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that the hand brake failed to applied sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v48700(parki…”
2015-01-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 169,000 mi“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 p…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.