Jaguar X-Type years to avoid
The Jaguar X-Type years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2001 is the cleanest year on record.
472
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2001–2007
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
X-Type years to avoid
Every X-Type year
Common questions
What are the worst Jaguar X-Type years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the X-Type years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2001.
What is the best year for the Jaguar X-Type?
By complaint volume, 2001 has the cleanest NHTSA record among X-Type years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jaguar X-Type have?
Across all model years, the X-Type has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 472 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.