2004 Jaguar X-Type Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,428miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, 13% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,428 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.
“I have a 2004 X-Type Jaguar and the air bag light on the drivers side will not go off. I had it checked out only to find out that should I get in an accident the air bag will not deploy. The dealership wants around $1500.00 to repair it. I am hoping it is a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10968970, filed 2017-03, 50,000 miles“I bought the 2004 Jaguar X-Type with approx 48,000 miles. The entire time I've owned the car, the front passenger airbag light will turn on and off when an adult weighing less than 135lbs sits in the front seat. You can move and figet, and the airbag off life will turn off, only to intermittently turn on. This is a huge safety issue, as a lightweight adult in the front seat may not have airbag protection in a crash. Jaguar said there was nothing wrong with the seat and sensor, and to adjust the seat differently until the airbag off life goes off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10313744, filed 2010-02, 48,000 miles“Brakes failed going 70 MPH on the freeway. Absolutely no brakes and pedal went complete to floor without no stopping. Used emergency brake and rear-ended car in front. No air bags went off. Car speed was about 35-40mph at time of impact due to slowing from emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10154423, filed 2006-04, 13,000 miles“Passenger's side air bag continued to deactivate with a passenger in the seat, weighing only 92 lbs. Warning light indicated that air bag was disabled , and stayed on constantly. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and manufacturer stated they will not alter the computer sensors for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067287, filed 2004-04, 185 miles“The passenger side air bag does not activate for a passenger with an approx. Weight of 100 to 135 pounds. We have brought the vehicle into Jaguar and showed the service personnel that I, at 120 pounds, while sitting in the seat, the air bag is not activated. I was told that I need to extend my legs to activate it. I have brought the car to Jaguar on three different occasions, contacted Jaguar corporate and was told that there is no defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203602, filed 2007-09Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
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