2003 Jaguar X-Type Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,543miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 8% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,543 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.
“The problem started when taking the state of georgia mandated emission test. The vehicle was service 3 weeks before the deadline. All phases of the test was completed except for the evaporate part. So that put the vehicle in not-ready status. We had the vehicle check and rechecked until its pass emission testing march ,2012. Renewal of our progressive vehicles insurance, I can across the vehicle center section on the website. The Jaguar information was entered and there were 4 recall and 40 TSB. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468095, filed 2012-07, 59,434 miles“While traveling on the interstate vehical's cruise control was activated when a gear box failure occured (this was the message displayed by the car), therefore resulting in the car stalling while going approx 55mph. The car was then stuck in the rear by another vehical that failed to notice my vehical slowing. I also exprienced a fuel gage eroor on 2/13/04 the fuel box was replaced by the dealer. All information is stored in onboard computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10058508, filed 2004-02, 11,450 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“While driving vehicle completely shut down. Engine check light continuously illuminated on dashboard. Took vehicle to the dealer, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10087557, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10079821Jun 8, 2016Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and there is no warning light or other suggestion of a fault.
- 10017716Aug 1, 2004Coolant leak from thermostat housing - supplemental repair to service action s939.
- 10017734Mar 1, 2003Enhancements to vehicle operation - reprogram ecm/tcm - service action s937.
- 10017733Mar 1, 2003Enhancements to vehicle operation - reprogram ecm/tcm - service action s937.
- 10012397Jan 1, 2003Overheating - cooling fans inoperative - replace module prior to retailing - service action s932.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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