2006 Jaguar X-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2022 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other X-Type years
Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jaguar X-Type. That ranks 5th out of 7 X-Type model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (9 complaints, 43%), typically at around 68,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Jaguar X-Type
2002-2006 Jaguar X-Type photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Jaguar X-Type problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control9 · ~68,000 mi
Service Brakes4 · ~68,000 mi
Power Train3 · ~53,000 mi
Tires3 · ~22,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~68,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~30,872 mi
Visibility2 · ~91,000 mi
Engine1 · ~52,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~49,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~52,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control943%68,000——
Service Brakes419%68,000——
Power Train314%53,000——
Tires314%22,000——
Air Bags210%68,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic210%30,872——
Visibility210%91,000——
Engine15%52,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling15%49,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline15%52,000——
Seat Belts15%———
Wheels15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 6 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 2200722008: 2200822010: 3201032011: 1201112012: 1201212014: 6201462015: 2201522018: 1201812019: 1201912022: 120221

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Jaguar X-Type recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type.

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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 2006 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while in the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the engine started revving at high speed. The vehicle was inadvertently moving forward into traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 1, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11459269

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x type equipped with ez auto m1zka lug nuts, size: 12mm/1.5, model number: m1zby ml. The contact removed the original lug nuts from the wheels and replaced them with the new lug nuts; however, the new lug nuts fractured into pieces. The contact stated that the…

Wheels · received Jul 2, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11228995

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jaguar x-type. While driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof on the vehicle exploded. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. There were no injuries. The contact stated that nothing struck the sun roof to cause the failure. The…

Visibility · received Apr 2, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11082486

This is not the first time that it happened. It happened once before, but i don't know what the date was or the mileage. However, i do remember that it happened in november, 2013. On april 21, 2015, i was leaving a store. As i pulled out of the parking lot, i had to stop to make sure there was not…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10713294

As my wife was exiting the freeway she pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated causing a major crash (totaled) and serious injuries. She tried pumping the brakes and could not slow the vehicle. The vehicle behind her reported in the police report that the car on the exit ramp…

Air Bags · received Jan 30, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10680055

Other Jaguar X-Type years

← 2005 X-Type · 2007 X-Type →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 X-Type130
2006210
2005 X-Type250
2004 X-Type671
2003 X-Type722
2002 X-Type1162
2001 X-Type11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jaguar X-Type?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Jaguar X-Type?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.