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
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 189 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 105 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 92 |
Every X-Type year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2004avoid | 92 | 1 | |
| 2003avoid | 105 | 2 | |
| 2002avoid | 189 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
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 August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.