2003 Jaguar X-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X-Type years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar X-Type. That ranks 2nd out of 7 X-Type model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 21%), typically at around 34,543 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 72owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 15 | 21% | 34,543 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 18% | 34,170 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 13% | 51,372 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 11% | 118,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 11% | 35,650 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% | 47,542 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% | 34,543 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 8% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 7% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6% | 35,097 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 35,650 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 4% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 175,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 50,325 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 15,065 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 23,886 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 35,650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 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.
2003 jaguar x-type. Consumer writes in regards to a headliner collapse. *ld the consumer stated the glue from the headliner created an unsafe and unhealthy environment. The driver's passengers have shown signs and symptoms ranging from persistent coughing, pneumonia, eye tumors and birth defects.*js
Rockers panels are rotted both sides. Rendering the car unsafe. No drain holes ever put in nor was it treated. This is problem on these cars. Known problem at that.
Rocker panels or sills inner and outer left and right sides rotten rusted possible toa frame. Parking brake does not full engage.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SANTIAGO AUTO MALL AT [redacted]…
Lt & rt inner and outer rocker panels and hence jacking point are riddled with rust/corrosion, structural integrity is compromised , unsafe in side impact collision or frontal or rear collision , vehicle creeks and groans around dash when driven, from weakened structure especially at lower "a"…
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 | 72 | 2 |
| 2002 X-Type | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 X-Type | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar X-Type?
Owners most often report power train, tires, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.