There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type, but owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Jaguar X-Type problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Valve — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 1
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 46,000 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 61,000 miles · reported Mar 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front-end suspension and wheel bearings. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 75,400 miles · reported Apr 23, 2018
Headlight adjusters broken. This causes the headlights to point downward at the road and reduced visibility for night driving. It was nearly impossible to see the lines on the road and operate the vehicle. The local jaguar dealership acknowledges that these plastic adjusters are prone to breaking if adjusted and refused to work on the lights or provide a viable solution. Their first claim was that these lights could not be adjusted and sent me away twice without servicing the vehicle. Their solution was to tell me to search the internet. Upon searching the internet it was clear that this was a…
Air Bags · at 43,000 miles · reported Oct 26, 2017
The contact owns a 2005 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator inadvertently illuminated on and off. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 42,847 miles · reported May 5, 2016
My vehicle has the same problem as NHTSA id number: 10766521 filed 9/21/2015. The headlights are angled too low and the mechanic says that a plastic piece is broken and the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced. I keep the fog lights on to compensate for the limited view of the low beams. I also use the high beams at night whenever I can. The headlights not properly illuminating the road in front of me is an obvious safety issue.
Exterior Lighting · at 51,543 miles · reported Sep 21, 2015
Driving at night I noticed that the headlights look out of alignment. The right light was about normal, but the left light was aimed down and to the left of the road ahead. It was difficult to see the highway. I purchased the car new. It's never been in an accident or hit on the front end. It's a long way to a dealer, so I went to an independent mechanic who determined that there is a plastic part broken on the back side of the lights. Replacement cost for parts (Have to buy the whole assembly) and labor (Bumper has to be removed to get to the light assembly) was almost $1500. I think this…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Jaguar X-Type have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Jaguar X-Type?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (5 reports), followed by tires (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 46,000 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.