KnownCarProblems2004 Jaguar X-Type Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, most often about the transmission (19% of complaints, typically around 43,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about X-Type model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Jaguar X-Type problems
Transmission
13 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly.
Defective design of manual transmission for Jaguar 2004 x type car. 1) there was no events or symptoms leading up to the failure @ 47,000 miles. I am a professional commercial driver with 30 years experience with manual transmissions to know the symptoms. 2) down shifting at 5 MPH, to prepare for a turn, loud grinding…
Jag x type 2.5 was driving perfectly. Suddenly while slowing down to make a turn a loud sound like metal grinding was heard as clutch refused to engage into any gear. It was gone. As a former professional driver I knew the sounds and felt when a clutch was wearing out. This was at 46,938 miles. Defective design…
Brakes
12 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar x type. He stated that he has to exert great force during brake application to stop the vehicle. Increased stopping distances can lead to a vehicle crash. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer for inspection. Upon inspection a technician replaced the brake check valve, due to corrosion.…
The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while parked on an incline with the parking brake engaged, the vehicle began rolling away in reverse and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis however, the mechanic could not diagnose the failure.…
Wheels and tires
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, rim, tread/belt, bead.
Dt: contact stated that the leased vehicle was pulling to the right. The dealer informed the contact the beads and bands on the tires looked like he hit a deep pot hole. However, there had been no contact with a pot hole. He replaced the tires at his own expense. The manufacturer informed him that he should have left…
Dt: the consumer stated that two front continental touring tires went flat at 18,000 miles. When this happened, both the side wall and steel belt were showing. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they stated that the problem occurred because the vehicle was out of alignment. The consumer had taken the vehicle…
Speed control
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I was pulling into a parking space in front of a drug store. While maneuvering the car between the lines, my foot was already partially on the brake. Then the car accelerated more and the brakes went to the floor. Thus the car surged over the curb and into the wall. There was no control to this car at all. Estimated…
On january 1, 2007 I was coming to a stop in heavy traffic. I applied the brake but the car lurched forward and I accelerated into a stopped car containing a family. I occasionally experienced the problem of unitended acceleration prior to the accident but at the time of the accident, I had not put the facts together.…
Air bags
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Jaguar X-Type. While driving at various speeds, the air bag indicator would illuminate intermittently whenever the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed a test that would cause the air bag indicator to illuminate when needed. Immediately following…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Jaguar x- type. The driver's side air bag is coming out of the dashboard. The air bag is supposed to be inside the horn; however, it is located approximately one inch from where it should be located. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the heat in the vehicle caused…
Engine
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
When turning on the engine a noise was hear by my son. I took the car to the mechanic and he said that the flywheel is loosen and that's why you hear that noise from the low side of the engine.
Car suddenly accelerated on residential street why making turn at approx 15 MPH. Had to hit break while engine was still accelerating and this slowed car a little. Then while car was still moving threw it into park andshut off car.if any people or cars were in front of me would of had accident. After waiting a few…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
My Jaguar X-Type 2004 car when traveling at about 25-30 MPH alternately gets sluggish and slows or revs up, causing me to apply brakes hard to prevent collisions. I have to allow enormous space between me and the vehicle ahead because I am afraid of colliding with vehicles in front. Also have to brake hard to to…
The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar X-Type. The contact observed fuel leaking from the undercarriage and the fuel warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Suspension
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Jaguar X-Type. While test driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, the contact and the sales person heard an unfamiliar noise. He purchased the vehicle on march 23, 2007. The dealer performed alignments, changed the tires on three occasions; however, the noise continued. The failures began immediately…
This is an ongoing problem. I have spent thousands of dollars in an attempt to fix the low suspension problem. My car has slowed directly on the expressway while driving 70 MPH. In addition, the car was so low that it drugged the bottom. The only solution was to have it towed. This problem happen last year and I had…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Jaguar X-Type recalls
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the fuel cap seals and fit better quality seals onto the vehicle. The recall began on october 1, 2004. Customers may also contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, when replace the fuel filler cap to the vehicle's fuel tank filler neck, it is possible to over-tighten the cap inducing a poor seal. In the event of a vehicle roll-over, it is possible for fuel to leak past the fuel filler cap.
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 2004 Jaguar X-Type
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jaguar X-Type?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (13 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles); brakes (12 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); wheels and tires (10 complaints, typically around 20,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Jaguar X-Type have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 17, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Jaguar X-Type?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about X-Type model year since 2000, with 67 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.