2003 Jaguar X-Type Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,650 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.
“03 X-Type veered to right in avoidance maneuver, spun into embankment causing violent rollover. Driver (wearing seat belts) was partially ejected and died of resulting injuries when drivers side front door separated from vehicle. Also drivers air bag and pass side dash air bag failed to deploy although side curtain air bags did.”
NHTSA complaint #10148255, filed 2006-01, 60,000 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 milesLatches, locks and linkages: 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 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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