2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
92
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE
The 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE has received a total of 92 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Jaguar Cars, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (8 complaints), Air Bags (6 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE, potentially affecting up to 1,147 vehicles.
Recall 04V460000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 1,147 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE
92 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
IN THE JUST OVER 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATES AND ENGINE RACES WHEN BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN ON A SIDE STREET. I TRY TO BRING THE TO A STOP BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY STOPPING THE CAR AND BOTH TIMES I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK QUICKLY IN OTHER TO COMPLETELY STOP IT WHICH BROUGHT IT TO A JERKING HALT. THERE IS SOME DEFECT IN THIS MODEL AS I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS SIMILAR STORIES ON A JAGUAR PROBLEMS WEBSITE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I WAS LUCKY BOTH TIMES TO BE ON SIDE STREETS AS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED AS I IT TOOK ME A FEW SECONDS TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AS I DID NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL OF CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL JAGUAR IN GLEN COVE NY IN JULY AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. LIKE I SAID AT THE BEGINNING THIS ONLY HAPPENED TWICE IN 3 YEARS BUT I ONLY DRIVE 1000 TO 2000 MILES A YEAR AND TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR TOO MUCH AS I MIGHT HIT ANOTHER CAR OR A PERSON IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THE 2004 JAGUAR X TYPES SHOULD BE RECALLED AS OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH NO SOLUTIONS.
IN THE JUST OVER 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE THE CAR ACCELERATES AND ENGINE RACES WHEN BRAKING AT A LOW SPEED MAKING A TURN ON A SIDE STREET. I TRY TO BRING THE TO A STOP BUT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DO AS THE BRAKES ARE NOT FULLY STOPPING THE CAR AND BOTH TIMES I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK QUICKLY IN OTHER TO COMPLETELY STOP IT WHICH BROUGHT IT TO A JERKING HALT. THERE IS SOME DEFECT IN THIS MODEL AS I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS SIMILAR STORIES ON A JAGUAR PROBLEMS WEBSITE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I WAS LUCKY BOTH TIMES TO BE ON SIDE STREETS AS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED AS I IT TOOK ME A FEW SECONDS TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AS I DID NOT HAVE FULL CONTROL OF CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY LOCAL JAGUAR IN GLEN COVE NY IN JULY AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE INCIDENT AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. LIKE I SAID AT THE BEGINNING THIS ONLY HAPPENED TWICE IN 3 YEARS BUT I ONLY DRIVE 1000 TO 2000 MILES A YEAR AND TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR TOO MUCH AS I MIGHT HIT ANOTHER CAR OR A PERSON IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THE 2004 JAGUAR X TYPES SHOULD BE RECALLED AS OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH NO SOLUTIONS.
FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.
FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.
FIRST OFF, CAR HAD ABS LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED EVERY ABS COMPONENT. NOW ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT ARE INTERCHANGING ON AND OFF. BELIEVE TO BE A WIRING FAULT. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 2 YEARS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES THAT TRANSFER CASES FAIL OFTEN IN THESE CARS WHICH I BELIEVE TO BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.
Safety Rating for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE
Jaguar Cars, Ltd. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
50120 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID NOT OPENING CORRECTLY SPRING ACTUATORS INSTALL REVISED PARTS. *EH
501952 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
LIFTGATE SPOILER CONTACTING ROOF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES CANADIAN VEHICLES SERVICE ACTION S952. *EH REPLACE SERVICE BULLETIN XT501S952 DATED 06/04. *EH
50118 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAKS IN REAR OF WAGON VEHICLES POSSIBLE CAUSES OF WATER ENTRY REPAIR TECHNIQUES. *EH
310947 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION OF FUEL TANK HARNESS - POSSIBLE CONNECTOR DAMAGE - SERVICE ACTION S947. *TT
50117 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INABILITY TO OPEN CLOSE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID ACTUATOR BINDING REVISED ACTUATOR AVAILABLE. *EH
50116 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
CREAK SQUEAK WHEN OPENING LIFTGATE OR GLASS LUBRICATE CLEVIS PINS REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH
10009 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVELINE WHINE PRELIMINARY CHECKS. *EH
303953 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DRIVELINE SHUDDER/HESITATION - 30 - 50 MPH - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES - REPROGRAM ECM - SERVICE ACTION S953. *TT
50115 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
LIFTGATE GLASS HARD TO CLOSE REAR WIPER INOPERATIVE CHECK ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *EH
50113 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
INSTALLATION OF LATCH FOR LIFTGATE GLASS - LUBRICATE REPLACEMENT LATCHES - LUBRICATION METHOD. *TT
Showing 10 of 11 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 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 — 105 complaints
- 2004 JAGUAR X-TYPE (current)
- 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