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2006 Jaguar X-Type problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2006 Jaguar X-Type sits mid-pack among X-Type years: 30 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 30, with no recalls and no defect investigations.

Speed Control leads the complaint categories with 9 reports (30% of the total).

30

NHTSA complaints

0

Recalls

0

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other X-Type years?

X-Type NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted189 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 189 complaints2003: 105 complaints2004: 92 complaints2005: 27 complaints2006: 30 complaints2007: 27 complaints
X-Type NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Jaguar X-Type problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control930%
Brakes620%
Tires & Wheels413%
Transmission310%
Airbags27%
Engine27%
Visibility & Wipers27%
Fuel System13%
Seat Belts13%

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

2006 JAGUAR X TYPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE/ ACCELERATION PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER, AND CONSEQUENTLY, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · May 5, 2011 · crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A WALL. THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AIR BAG WAS THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 16, 2014 · crash

CONTINENTAL CONTI PROCONTACT TIRE - LEFT FRONT 2006 JAGUAR SPORTWAGON X TYPE-FAILED ON MASSPIKE. AAA REP OBSERVED THAT TREAD SEPARATED .NO ROAD HAZARD. REPLACEMENT PURCHASED AND TIRE DESCRIBED AS FAILURE IN "WORKMANSHIP" 20K . LEFT FRONT FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE FAILURE 5 WEEKS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 27, 2008

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER FOR SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND STOPPED. IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. UPON INSPECTION…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 20, 2014

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH, AS I EXITED AND TOUCHED THE BRAKES THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, THE CAR GAINED SPEED, I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO GO FASTER, THE CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. I WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED AND FORTUNATELY NO ONE ELSE OR OTHER…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 16, 2014 · crash

2006 Jaguar X-Type — common questions

Is the 2006 Jaguar X-Type reliable?

It is close to typical for the X-Type: 30 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2006 X-Type problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (9 complaints), brakes (6 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints).

Does the 2006 Jaguar X-Type have recalls?

No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type.

Which Jaguar X-Type years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the X-Type years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2004. The cleanest record among X-Type years belongs to 2001.

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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.