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SteeringPart report

2004 Jaguar X-Type Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.

“I purchased a 2004 Jaguar X-Type select edition in april 2007 with 34,000 miles. At 37,000 miles the left lower control arm was replaced under warranty (may 07) at 43,000 miles the left lower control arm was replaced again under warranty (march 08). Now, at 53,569 miles it has to be replaced again and I am waiting for the part to come in, it will still be covered by the select edition warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10242894, filed 2008-09

“The contact owns a 2004 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH there was a popping sound in the steering wheel and the steering veered to the right with no control. The contact merged to the side of the road. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a compliant was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and stated the steering column had detached from the vehicle. As a result, the steering column, power steering rack and electronic controls needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10481093, filed 2012-10, 85,000 miles

“While driving consumer noticed a parked vehicle on the highway. Consumer tried to avoid hitting the vehicle by making a right turn onto the shoulder, but steering wheel failed. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer's vehicle collided with the other vehicle. It flipped over three times and landed in a ditch. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy, but passenger's side air bag deployed. Driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries, and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.”

NHTSA complaint #10103362, filed 2004-12

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200718%
200434%
200368%
200233%

Other parts of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type

Brakes
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior 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 28, 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