The most-reported X-Type run is SAJEA51C42W (2002 builds) with 9 complaints, 4.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 30% of reports; 2004 is the worst model year at 2.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for X-Type model years 2002–2004.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Jaguar X-Type has 119 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 13% of every X-Type complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAJEA51C42W•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| SAJEA51C02W•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| SAJEB52D14X•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| SAJEA51CX2W•••••• | 2002 | 2 | — | |
| SAJEA51C04W•••••• | 2004 | 1 | — | |
| SAJEA51C92W•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| SAJEA51C44W•••••• | 2004 | 1 | — | |
| SAJEA51D73X•••••• | 2003 | 1 | — | |
| SAJEA51D53X•••••• | 2003 | 1 | — | |
| SAJEA51D83X•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SAJEA51C54W•••••• | 2004 | 1 | — | |
| SAJEA51DX2X•••••• | 2002 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 107 X-Type runs has 5 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Jaguar X-Type the gap between build years is 2.1×: a 2004 car draws 2.7 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 17 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 22 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 53 | 20 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 60 | 30 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 94 | 39 | 10 |
Heaviest year here is 2004 at 2.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 30% of everything Jaguar X-Type owners report: Power Train, 78 of 255 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | — | |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 13 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Jaguar X-Type; the 3 below cover build years 2002 to 2004. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 03V011000 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 2002–2003 |
| 04V487000 | Parking Brake | 2002–2003 |
| 04V460000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 2004 |
03V011000 was opened in 2003 on cars built from 2002: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The X-Type against its rivals
The X-Type draws 2.1 complaints per production run; the BMW 328i 2.4, the BMW 328xi 1.5 and the BMW 525i 1.4.
How serious were they
Of the 255 reports on the Jaguar X-Type, 14.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Jaguar X-Type | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 255 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 37 (14.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 3 (1.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 150% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Jaguar X-Type share of that is 255 complaints over 119 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Jaguar X-Type VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 255 NHTSA complaints from 119 X-Type runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which X-Type production run has the most complaints?
SAJEA51C42W, a 2002 build, with 9 complaints. The typical X-Type run has 2.1.
Which X-Type years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2004 is heaviest at 2.7 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.3.
Does the X-Type get more complaints than the BMW 328i?
No: 2.1 complaints per production run for the X-Type against 2.4 for the BMW 328i.
How many X-Type complaints involve a crash?
14.5% of 255 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.
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