2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
189
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
83
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
The 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE has received a total of 189 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 83 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (37 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Electrical System (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE, potentially affecting up to 53,030 vehicles.
Recall 04V487000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 3,856 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE TRAVELS OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED RANGE, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V011000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 49,174 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF REAR TURN SIGNALS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
189 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS TRAVELING SB I25 MILE MARKER 251 ON7/7/17 AT 13;20. WHEN A 6FT LONG TIRE DEBRE WAS IN THE ROAD AND GOT HIT BY TRUCK AND THROWN INTO MY RADIATOR AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I TALK TO CHP HE HAD AN EARLIER REPORT OF THIS YET IT WAS IN THE ROAD WHEN I ENTERED ONTO WHAT I BELIEVED WAS A SAFE HIGHWAY. I HAVE THE REQUIRED LIABILITY INSURANCE, THIS IS NOT COVERED. THE TRUCKING CO SAYS THEY ARENT LIABLE SO THE ONLY OTHER LIABILITY IS CDOT SINCE THE ROAD WASN'T SAFE.
I WAS TRAVELING SB I25 MILE MARKER 251 ON7/7/17 AT 13;20. WHEN A 6FT LONG TIRE DEBRE WAS IN THE ROAD AND GOT HIT BY TRUCK AND THROWN INTO MY RADIATOR AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I TALK TO CHP HE HAD AN EARLIER REPORT OF THIS YET IT WAS IN THE ROAD WHEN I ENTERED ONTO WHAT I BELIEVED WAS A SAFE HIGHWAY. I HAVE THE REQUIRED LIABILITY INSURANCE, THIS IS NOT COVERED. THE TRUCKING CO SAYS THEY ARENT LIABLE SO THE ONLY OTHER LIABILITY IS CDOT SINCE THE ROAD WASN'T SAFE.
I WAS TRAVELING SB I25 MILE MARKER 251 ON7/7/17 AT 13;20. WHEN A 6FT LONG TIRE DEBRE WAS IN THE ROAD AND GOT HIT BY TRUCK AND THROWN INTO MY RADIATOR AND DAMAGED THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I TALK TO CHP HE HAD AN EARLIER REPORT OF THIS YET IT WAS IN THE ROAD WHEN I ENTERED ONTO WHAT I BELIEVED WAS A SAFE HIGHWAY. I HAVE THE REQUIRED LIABILITY INSURANCE, THIS IS NOT COVERED. THE TRUCKING CO SAYS THEY ARENT LIABLE SO THE ONLY OTHER LIABILITY IS CDOT SINCE THE ROAD WASN'T SAFE.
"TAKATA RECALL, IS THERE A REASON TO REPLACE THE AIR BAGS? I WOULD SERIOUSLY LIKE TO KNOW!
CPSC: 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE : CONSUMER STATED HE ORDERED A BLUE DEVIL RADIATOR/BLOCK SEALANT FOR A SMALL LEAK COOLANT, BUT THE SEALANT WAS DEEMED DEFECTIVE ONCE IT HAD ADDED TO THE RADIATOR. IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND THE FANS TO RUN HIGH. *SS THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 83 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
68358 — EQUIPMENT
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
TB-XT501-S934 — AIR BAGS
JAGUAR: DURING STANDARD CALIBRATION TESTING OF A REPLACEMENT ADAPTIVE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM). THE DEPLOYMENT TIME FOR SIDE AIRBAG AND SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WAS NOT OPTIMIZED FOR ONE SPECIFIC POTENTIAL DEPLOYMENT SCENARIO. *PE
SSM39290 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"HELP WITH DIAGNOSING ANY ISSUES / FAULTS CAN BE GAINED BY PHONING YOUR JAGUAR TECHNICAL HELPLINE TO HELP US WITH OUR ANALYSIS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE BEFORE CONTACTING JAGUAR CARS: VIN VEHICLE TYPE AND MODEL DATE ACM WAS FITTED TO THE VEHICLE A CONCISE DESCRIPTION...
21101 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SQUEAKING NOISE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLUSH SYSTEM. *EH
30804 — POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION WHINE - SOUND TRANSMITTED BY SHIFT CABLES - REVISED SHIFT CABLES AVAILABLE. *TT
20608 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT - REVISED SPECIFICATION. *TT
50129 — AIR BAGS
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - FLASH CODES & PID CODE DEFINITIONS - DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
20412 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION - REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. NEW WORKSHOP PROCEDURE. *TT
30321 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY-CLEANING PROHIBITED. *SC
30311 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATION LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0341 (CMP SENSOR-BANK) OR P1341 (CMP SENSOR-BANK2) STORED. *TT
Showing 10 of 83 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JAGUAR X-TYPE
- 2001 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 2 complaints
- 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE (current)
- 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 105 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 92 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 27 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 30 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 27 complaints
Other JAGUAR Models
- JAGUAR S-TYPE — 655 total complaints
- JAGUAR XF — 520 total complaints
- JAGUAR I-PACE — 260 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ8 — 235 total complaints
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 184 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ6 — 177 total complaints
- JAGUAR XJ — 175 total complaints
- JAGUAR XK8 — 149 total complaints