2003 Jaguar X-Type Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Jaguar X-Type recalls

Most common 2003 Jaguar X-Type problems

Problem areas named in the 72 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	16
Tires	13
Air Bags	9
Structure	9
Vehicle Speed Control	8
Steering	6
Electrical System	6
Engine And Engine Cooling	6
Wheels	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4

What owners report

2018-08-01, Structure
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

2018-03-27, Structure
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.

2018-03-23, Structure
ROCKER PANELS OR SILLS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ROTTEN RUSTED POSSIBLE TOA FRAME. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FULL ENGAGE.

2018-01-24, Air Bags
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 (718) 992-9316 (350 E 170TH ST, BRONX, NY 10456). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

2017-11-01, Structure
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" PILLARS.

2003 Jaguar X-Type questions

Does the 2003 Jaguar X-Type have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Jaguar X-Type: Parking Brake; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar X-Type?

Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (16), Tires (13), Air Bags (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Jaguar X-Type has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.