2002 Jaguar X-Type Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 12%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Jaguar X-Type, 12% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,950 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While stopping at a light brakes grabbed and made a grinding noise. Vehicle had been to the dealer on five occasions, and dealer was unable to resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067317, filed 2004-04, 9,000 miles“I love my jag, but drive shaft replaced 4x - whistling noise due to incompatible metals, front seats rock, windows malfunction, brakes have rapid wear less than 30,000 miles, tires replaced less than 30,000 miles, dealer is trying to solve problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10065659, filed 2004-04“The contact stated intermittently, the brakes squeaked and would not stop the vehicle. The parking brake must be applied to stop. The dealership is unable to determine the problem. No repairs have been attempted.”
NHTSA complaint #10152112, filed 2006-03, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that the parking brake on her vehicle would have to be pulled up progressively higher to hold the vehicle while in neutral. At a certain point, she would have to shift into first gear because it would hold the vehicle while parked. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the parking brake needed to be adjusted. The repair was made, but the failure recurred. She was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle in relation to NHTSA campaign id number 04v487000 (parking brake). …”
NHTSA complaint #10239925, filed 2008-08, 57,000 miles“2002 Jaguar x type was involved in a roll over and none of the air bags deployed. Cruise control and brake equipment are posing a problem as well. The driver and passenger sustained severe injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10119299, filed 2005-04Related recalls
- 04V487000Oct 7, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with lhd manual transmissions, the hand brake, which applies the parking brake, may not apply sufficient pressure to…Covers: Jaguar X-Type 2001–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10016409Aug 1, 2005Parking brake cable adjustment - revised specification.
- 10017743Jul 1, 2004Brake booster performance - check valve deterioration - inspect & repair.
- 10012404Sep 1, 2003Noise or odor from rear brakes - rear brake pads sticking in anchor plate - repair procedure.
- 10017739Oct 1, 2002Excessive travel of parking brake lever - internal clutch mechanism wear - modification procedure.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Jaguar X-Type
51 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Jaguar X-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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