2005 Jaguar X-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X-Type years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jaguar X-Type. That ranks 4th out of 7 X-Type model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (5 complaints, 20%), typically at around 51,543 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 20% | 51,543 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 12% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 8% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 15,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 63,192 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 69,122 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 21,030 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 140,125 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Jaguar X-Type recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
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.
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…
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…
Tl* 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.
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…
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…
Other Jaguar X-Type years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 X-Type | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 X-Type | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 X-Type | 67 | 1 |
| 2003 X-Type | 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, tires problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jaguar X-Type?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.