KnownCarProblems2003 Jaguar X-Type Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, most often about the transmission (21% of complaints, typically around 34,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about X-Type model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2003 Jaguar X-Type problems
Transmission
15 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline.
Purchased new in july 2003. Numerous problems: vehicle sputtering, brakes grinding 2004. Thermostat sticking close overheat. Care stopped and had to be towed to shop. A/c recirculation button pops off. Transmission slipping, brakes grinding, vehicle would not start october 2006. Vehicle makes noise, power steering…
This a Jaguar X-Type 2003. On may, 4 2007 my daughter was coming back from school and the car started shakig, and the back tires stopped. And one car hit the car because she had no control over the car, the car was towed to my brother's house. At the time my dugther did not know the car had warranty because I was not…
Wheels and tires
15 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim, sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Purchased new in july 2003. Numerous problems: vehicle sputtering, brakes grinding 2004. Thermostat sticking close overheat. Care stopped and had to be towed to shop. A/c recirculation button pops off. Transmission slipping, brakes grinding, vehicle would not start october 2006. Vehicle makes noise, power steering…
Had on jag x type conti touring contact 205/55 16 had four of these tires all at separate times have sidewall failures. 2 rear tires had bulges after a pothole. One front tire going into car wash cut sidewall--owner never saw this happen before. Another tire recently pulling into parking space curb was scrubbed and it…
Brakes
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist, brake fluid low warning.
Tl contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that the check engine light came on and the brakes failed while driving 60 MPH to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the vacuum check valve has deteriorated and air was leaking out of the valve. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer does not consider…
Emergency hand brake failure. Approx 2 years ago, we visited friends for dinner. I parked my car in their short, reasonably steep driveway. After dinner, and when we were getting ready to leave, my wife got into the vehicle and I was saying good night to our hosts, when the car started rolling backwards and crashed…
Air bags
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
03 X-Type veered to right in avoidance maneuver, spun into embankment causing violent rollover. Driver (wearing seat belts) was partially ejected and died of resulting injuries when drivers side front door separated from vehicle. Also drivers air bag and pass side dash air bag failed to deploy although side curtain…
Air bag cover is peeling off this gets in the way of steering and driving the car,when steering and turning hands hit on air bag cover that sticks out, I think this is a safety issue which could cause an accident.
Engine
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Purchased new in july 2003. Numerous problems: vehicle sputtering, brakes grinding 2004. Thermostat sticking close overheat. Care stopped and had to be towed to shop. A/c recirculation button pops off. Transmission slipping, brakes grinding, vehicle would not start october 2006. Vehicle makes noise, power steering…
The problem started when taking the state of georgia mandated emission test. The vehicle was service 3 weeks before the deadline. All phases of the test was completed except for the evaporate part. So that put the vehicle in not-ready status. We had the vehicle check and rechecked until its pass emission testing march…
Speed control
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that while his foot was on the brakes, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact had to avoid crashing into another vehicle and as he swerved, he ended up crashing into a tree…
The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate abnormally even with the brakes engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they could not duplicate the failure after inspecting the brakes and scanning the entire vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 118,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Plastic adjusters on headlights break when they become brittle leaving the lights aiming at the ground. Headlight bulbs constantly burn out. Amber light with "cruise control not available" has the affect of limiting the RPM to about 2800rpm, past this the engine quits and starts again under 2800rpm. Hold the…
Last year the car exhibited severe corrosion in the right and left "a" pillar area at the bottom where it blends with the rocker panel.working on the car recently, the corrosion has progressed to the point where the front jack lift point as outlined in the owners manual, is completely unsafe to lift from. The…
Steering
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system.
Vehicle just out of warranty 52000mi. Rack & pinion leaking, making a squeaking noise, dealer said it required a special lube to solve problem. Noise has stopped and so has the leak but I know this was a temporary repair it will come back!
Due to a design error when ice builds up on the wheel well in cold climates the driver is prevented from steering the vehicle. When it was required to make a sudden turn to avoid a road hazard the steering failed and caused an accident. This car has also caused problems with inside air quality due to an oil leak in…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2003 Jaguar X-Type recalls
Brakes: parking brake
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: turn signal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2003 Jaguar X-Type
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jaguar X-Type?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (15 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles); wheels and tires (15 complaints, typically around 34,000 miles); brakes (10 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2003 Jaguar X-Type have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 7, 2004 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2003 a bad year for the Jaguar X-Type?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about X-Type model year since 2000, with 72 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.