2002 Jaguar X-Type recalls and problems

The 2002 Jaguar X-Type has 2 safety recalls and 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jaguar dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

116

Crashes / fires

13 / 3

Injuries / deaths

8 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Jaguar X-Type vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Jaguar X-Type recalls

Recall 04V-487: Parking Brake

Reported Oct 7, 2004 · 3,856 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS LTD

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the vehicle travels outside the recommended range, the vehicle may roll away and a crash may occur.

Fix: Dealers will replace the existing automatic adjustment hand brake lever system on the affected vehicles with a manual hand brake lever system. The recall began on january 14, 2005. Owners should contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

Recall 03V-011: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jan 16, 2003 · 49,174 vehicles affected · JAGUAR CARS

Problem: 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.

Risk: The loss of rear turn signals could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the general electric module. Owner notification began april 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jaguar at 1-201-818-8500.

2002 Jaguar X-Type problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	53
Tires	14
Engine and Engine Cooling	14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	11
Electrical System	11
Vehicle Speed Control	10
Visibility	9
Structure	9
Fuel System, Gasoline	8
Suspension	7
Air Bags	6
Equipment	6

Most reported parts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 37
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 6
Tires › Sidewall — 5
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 3
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 3
Structure › Body › Door — 3
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Jaguar X-Type complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 80,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2017

I was traveling sb i25 mile marker 251 on7/7/17 at 13;20. When a 6ft long tire debre was in the road and got hit by truck and thrown into my radiator and damaged the front end of my vehicle. When I talk to chp he had an earlier report of this yet it was in the road when I entered onto what I believed was a safe highway. I have the required liability insurance, this is not covered. The trucking co says they arent liable so the only other liability is cdot since the road wasn't safe.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jul 12, 2016

Cpsc: 2002 jaguar x-type : consumer stated he ordered a blue devil radiator/block sealant for a small leak coolant, but the sealant was deemed defective once it had added to the radiator. It caused the vehicle to overheat and the fans to run high. The consumer was informed the head gasket needed to be replaced.

Engine · at 42,000 miles · reported Apr 23, 2014

When driving the engine will shut-off without any warning with loss of power steering. Will not restart. This has happened three times - the first time was around sept. 13. Car has been towed three times. I was told the computer box was "filled with about a 100 codes and were erased and the car should be fine". The mechanic has extensive jaguar experience. I have only driven this car about 100 miles since the first incident to the present date. (I was afraid to drive this car much because I do not know when the problem will occur). On 4-21-04 the problem occurred again and I was unable to…

Electrical System · at 63,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2014

The contact owns a 2002 jaguar x- type. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into any gear, the key fell from the ignition. The failure was sporadically recurring. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63000.

Power Train · at 53,000 miles · reported Nov 25, 2013

The contact owns a 2002 jaguar x- type. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. ..updated 01/23/2014 the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the transmission. However, jaguar refused to address it. The consumer stated he had to replace the transmission tiwce.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Jaguar X-Type have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type: 04V-487 (parking brake), 03V-011 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?

Owners report power train problems most often (53 reports), followed by tires (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,000 miles.

Are Jaguar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jaguar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.