2002 Jaguar X-Type Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,999 miles. The words owners use most often: “gear box fault” (10% of reports).
- 51power train complaints
- 57,999median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $8,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gear box fault: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type at $8,000, and half of them between $5,450 and $11,000.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Jaguar X-Type power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 X-Type | 5 | 38% | 65,800 |
| 2006 X-Type | 3 | 14% | 53,000 |
| 2005 X-Type | 2 | 8% | 81,000 |
| 2004 X-Type | 13 | 19% | 43,427 |
| 2003 X-Type | 15 | 21% | 34,543 |
| 2002 X-Type | 51 | 44% | 57,999 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* 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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar x-type. The contact stated that while parking, there was a loud explosive noise heard as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that the check engine and the gearbox warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…
The jaguar dealer replaced the transmission and related parts in the car as it was un-drivable. After re-assembly, the car would make clunking sounds when turning tight turns and over bumps and dips. This became more noticeable over time, until the dealer wanted to replaced most of the suspension…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Jaguar X-Types have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about power train for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type (44% of the 116 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,999 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,000 (half paid between $5,450 and $11,000), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2002 Jaguar X-Type?
The most frequent phrase is “gear box fault”, in 5 of 51 complaints, followed by “transmission failed” (5).
See all 2002 Jaguar X-Type problems.