2003 Jaguar X-Type Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 3% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,500 miles.
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.
“Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and decreased in speed. In addition, the temperature gage fluctuated and the radiator emitted steam. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the water pump fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000. The VIN was not available. Djr”
NHTSA complaint #10670622, filed 2015-01, 169,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle decelerated and the gear box fault cruise unavailable and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10725207, filed 2015-06, 182,000 milesEngine: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 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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