2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
105
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
The 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE has received a total of 105 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. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (10 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 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 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
105 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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.
ROCKER PANELS OR SILLS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ROTTEN RUSTED POSSIBLE TOA FRAME. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FULL ENGAGE.
ROCKER PANELS OR SILLS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES ROTTEN RUSTED POSSIBLE TOA FRAME. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FULL ENGAGE.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM71861 — EQUIPMENT
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TB-XT501-S934 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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
TB-XT501-S934 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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
TB-XT501-S934 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
JTB00093 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER ASSIST STEERING LEAK/HEAVY/NOISY - DIAGNOSTIC AID. *NJ
10008 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT VIBRATION DIAGNOSTIC METHOD REPAIR. *EH UPDATE. *TT AMENDED VERSION 09/04. *TT
41702 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMPS REVISED CAP AVAILABLE REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH
50115 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WASHER FLUID LEAK AT ELBOWS REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH
41202 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLE FOGGING/CLIMATE CONTROL SLOW TO COOL VEHICLE - AIR BLEND DOOR LOOSE - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
20404 — TIRES:SIDEWALL
PERMANENT HIGH SPOT MARKING ON TIRE INBOARD SIDEWALL - INFORMATION. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 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 — 189 complaints
- 2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE (current)
- 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 92 complaints
- 2005 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 27 complaints
- 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 30 complaints
- 2007 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 27 complaints
- 2008 JAGUAR X-TYPE — 0 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