2003 Jaguar X-Type Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 14%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 14% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“Emergency hand brake failure. Approx 2 years ago, we visited friends for dinner. I parked my car in their short, reasonably steep driveway. After dinner, and when we were getting ready to leave, my wife got into the vehicle and I was saying good night to our hosts, when the car started rolling backwards and crashed into another guest's vehicle that had parked behind us. The emergency hand brake was fully engaged at the time, but was not strong enough to prevent the car from rolling backwards. I had a $500 damage payment to the other vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349940, filed 2010-08, 67,000 miles“Brakes were working fine as I parked the car. Turned the car off, and turned back on and drove at about 5 MPH. Applied breaks to stop at intersection, brake hydrolics were not working. Had to press really hard for brake to work. Brakes should not have failed suddenly. Brakes still not working, need to talk to dealer on monday..”
NHTSA complaint #10504258, filed 2013-03, 103,000 miles“Purchased new in july 2003. Numerous problems: vehicle sputtering, brakes grinding 2004. Thermostat sticking close overheat. Care stopped and had to be towed to shop. A/c recirculation button pops off. Transmission slipping, brakes grinding, vehicle would not start october 2006. Vehicle makes noise, power steering pinion, transmission still slipping, brakes grinding. Mildew odor noticed after repair to power steering. Vacuum leak from lower and upper intake valve o-rings. Pcv hose collapsing - march 2 and 12, 2007. Ignition sticking, remote inoperable, steering clicks when turning - june 2007. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260189, filed 2009-02, 34,543 miles“While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, going around a slight turn in the road, engine died which resulted in the wheel locking up in the left turn position, and loss of power steering and brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10026661, filed 2003-07, 8,200 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that the hand brake failed to applied sufficient pressure to the brake pads to prevent the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v48700(parking brake). The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693017, filed 2015-03, 86,000 milesRelated 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
- 10012404Sep 1, 2003Noise or odor from rear brakes - rear brake pads sticking in anchor plate - repair procedure.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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