2006 Jaguar X-Type Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 43% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 19% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 14% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 30,872 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 10% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Jaguar X-Type recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Jaguar X-Type years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 X-Type | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 X-Type | 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 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.