2004 Jaguar X-Type Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 19%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,982miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, 19% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,982 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“First off, car had ABS light on. Dealer replaced every ABS component. Now engine and ABS light are interchanging on and off. Believe to be a wiring fault. Also, transfer case has gone out twice in 2 years. I have heard from multiple sources that transfer cases fail often in these cars which I believe to be a manufacturers defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11092787, filed 2018-05, 99,000 miles“In the just over 3 years that I have owned this car I have had 2 incidents where the car accelerates and engine races when braking at a low speed making a turn on a side street. I try to bring the to a stop but it is very difficult to do as the brakes are not fully stopping the car and both times I had to put the car in park quickly in other to completely stop it which brought it to a jerking halt. There is some defect in this model as I have seen numerous similar stories on a Jaguar problems website. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278745, filed 2019-11, 100,300 miles“On three separate occasions vehicle would intermittently commence to accelerate while applying the brake pedal. Vehicle had been to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. . While at alight vehicle accelerated and surged, forcing the driver to shift into neutral until engine stopped accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #10108981, filed 2005-01, 2,000 miles“At 46000 mi. The car seemed to lack power. Investigation disclosed a frozen left rear brake caliper, which was replaced along with pads on all wheels (expensive). 2000 miles later, the replacement caliper froze, nearly causing a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10288728, filed 2009-10, 46,000 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 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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