2002 Jaguar X-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X-Type years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jaguar X-Type. That is the most of any X-Type model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (51 complaints, 44%), typically at around 57,999 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 116owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Jaguar X-Type problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 51 | 44% | 57,999 | “gear box fault” (10%) | $8,000 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 12% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 14 | 12% | 31,977 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 9% | 50,060 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 9% | 24,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 9% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 8% | 17,895 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 7% | 34,945 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 4% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | 24,900 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 23,048 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Jaguar X-Type recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake
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.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
"takata recall, is there a reason to replace the air bags? I would seriously like to know!
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. *ss the consumer was informed the head gasket…
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…
Tl* 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…
Other Jaguar X-Type years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 X-Type | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 X-Type | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 X-Type | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 X-Type | 67 | 1 |
| 2003 X-Type | 72 | 2 |
| 2002 | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 X-Type | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 51 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Jaguar X-Type a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X-Type model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.