2007 Jaguar X-Type problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Air Bags (2) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Jaguar X-Type model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (42)
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 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-11-12 · Air Bags · 74,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle and the driver's side air bag failed to deploy. the driver's and rear windows fractured during the crash and as a result, the contact sustained injuries to the face, head and left arm. a…”
2013-12-10 · Service Brakes · 65,800 mi“the engine stalled out when we were traveling in the passing lane at speed on an interstate highway. we had to move to the right side shoulder of the highway in front of another vehicle we had just passed and other traffic coming close behind. definitely a scary situation for us and the other drivers. we were towed to the nearest jag dealer. the…”
2013-06-01 · Service Brakes“purchased car new from montclair nj, had it six months took it to dealer they kept it 4 weeks for part, box, transmission. 2yrs years later to it jaguar dealer (montclair nj jaguar no longer open) they kept car 10 days gear box, 2months later needed and alternator, 1wk later battery, now since august 2012 brakes replaced twice still squeak and …”
2013-04-22 · Air Bags“2007 jaguar x. consumer writes in regards to air bag sensor in passenger seat will not turn off the dashboard mounted indicator. *smd the consumer stated after gaining five pounds, the light would come on after driving 5-6 miles and would not go out. when her friend sat in the passenger sit, the light would go out. the dealer stated there was n…”
2013-01-22 · Seats · 88,000 mi · 🔥 fire“passenger's seat heater burned through seat scorching leather and coat of passenger. *tr…”
2012-11-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 29,737 mi“on two separate occasions (1/27/12 and 3/23/12) the vehicle was traveling 65-70 mph on an interstate highway and the engine stalled. the vehicle could not be restarted and was towed to the dealer. for the 1/27/12 event, the vehicle stalled out in the passing lane and i had to make it to the right shoulder. the dealer did not determine the cause…”
2011-06-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 15,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. the contact stated that when driving in reverse at low speeds she noticed that the brakes would squeak very loud. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the problem continued to occur and when she notified them they advised her that it normal …”
2010-08-19 · Power Train:driveline“power train, six months after purchasing my brand new 2007 jaguar x-type in october of 2006 the auto was put in the shop (dealer montclair jaguar)and they held it for 4 to 6 weeks to replace the power train. the bushings have also been problems from day one and the brakes squeak all of the time. *tr…”
2009-02-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 32,390 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 jaguar x-type. the contact was driving when the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. at the time of the failure, the rpm's dramatically increase, but the warning indicators were not illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact had to place the vehicle into neutral to prevent it from moving. the risk of a serious cras…”
2008-09-28 · Tires · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“i have had the car for only 19 months. had all 4 tires blow out, replaced it in less then one year, then had two more replaced for thread issue. due to the tires and alignment , had left fender incident and right fender incident. on the left incident was making a left turn on the highway when my car started pushing me to the left, the other car sa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.