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2003 Jaguar X-Type Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
11%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 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type, 11% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,650 miles. 3 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.

“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

“2 separate incidents (9 mos. Apart), when applying brakes to stop for traffic light, car would not stop - engine revved very high, put gear shift in neutral, engine revving out of control - had to turn ignition off to stop car. The first time this occurred, I very narrowly avoided rear-ending car in front of me - took evasive action by moving into turning lane.”

NHTSA complaint #10090491, filed 2004-09

“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The cruise control was no longer operable and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the failure was not detected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10484709, filed 2012-11, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate abnormally even with the brakes engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that they could not duplicate the failure after inspecting the brakes and scanning the entire vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but they could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that he tried to contact the manufacturer for days but could not speak with anyone. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 8,072.”

NHTSA complaint #10462393, filed 2012-06, 7,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Jaguar X-Type. The contact was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that while his foot was on the brakes, the vehicle would not slow down. The contact had to avoid crashing into another vehicle and as he swerved, he ended up crashing into a tree, causing the tire to bust. The contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to have the tire repaired and for inspection. The cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10461358, filed 2012-06, 8,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007215%
2006943%
200514%
20041015%
2003811%
2002109%

Other parts of the 2003 Jaguar X-Type

Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Engine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology