2002 Jaguar X-Type Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Jaguar X-Type, 8% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was traveling sb i25 mile marker 251 on7/7/17 at 13;20. When a 6ft long tire debre was in the road and got hit by truck and thrown into my radiator and damaged the front end of my vehicle. When I talk to chp he had an earlier report of this yet it was in the road when I entered onto what I believed was a safe highway. I have the required liability insurance, this is not covered. The trucking co says they arent liable so the only other liability is cdot since the road wasn't safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11023819, filed 2017-09, 80,000 miles“Design flaw in inner and outer rocker panels lead to rust through of uni-body. By the time owner sees first indication of rust, uni-body is almost completely gone. Components rust from the inside out. It seems that Jaguar has corrected this design flaw on 07 and newer models. In an accident there would be no strength in uni-body, no energy absorption, and car could literally be cut in half .”
NHTSA complaint #10438628, filed 2011-12, 115,000 miles“2002 Jaguar X-Type. Front inner structure around a pillar and connection to rocker panels is rusting badly at a crucial structure point. Started noticing in 2010,with complete issue this year. Replacement panel has drain built in vs. Original with no way to frain moisture from inner rocker.”
NHTSA complaint #10417794, filed 2011-08, 83,000 miles“A-frame and front corner panels are rusting out due to a design flaw. Jaguar refuses to fix this issue. With a rusted out a-frame it makes the car extremely weak and if in a crash the car will crumble. Major issue, please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10489538, filed 2012-12, 124,000 miles“This car has been a disappointment since day one. I bought this off lease from bournival lincoln/mercury in july 2005. Since then...first was the constant condensation of the windows...something about heater core and seals needed to be replaced. Then the check engine light kept coming on, drive 115 miles to the jag dealer and be told nothing is wrong on multiple occasions. The sun room failed and had to be replaced. When this happened the passenger front seat belt would no longer pull out-completely inoperable. Next cam the chugging, chugging,go syndrome. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196793, filed 2007-07, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015074May 1, 2005Exterior front door handle hard to open - deflection of link rod - replace link rod. Update.
- 10012434Jul 1, 2002Sliding roof does not close properly/bounces open. Loss of calibration.
- 10012428May 1, 2002Squeaks & rattles from doors. Install modification kit. Modification procedure.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Jaguar X-Type
51 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTires
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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