2004 Jaguar X-Type Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 19%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,427miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Jaguar X-Type, 19% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,427 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.
“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“I own a 2004 Jaguar X-Type with a manual transmission. I was making a turn and downshifting when the cable from the shifter to the transmission came loose at the transmission. I had to be towed to a mechanic and he fixed it in about 10 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10285565, filed 2009-09, 15,550 miles“My Jaguar X-Type 2004 car when traveling at about 25-30 MPH alternately gets sluggish and slows or revs up, causing me to apply brakes hard to prevent collisions. I have to allow enormous space between me and the vehicle ahead because I am afraid of colliding with vehicles in front. Also have to brake hard to to overcome the surging forth of the engine. The car will also rev up when I am parking it. These are such common occurrences, and it seems to be a manufacturing malfunction. Jaguar should recall all 2004 x-types to fix these dangerous and potentially life threatening machines. …”
NHTSA complaint #10717544, filed 2015-05, 53,000 miles“On january 1, 2007 I was coming to a stop in heavy traffic. I applied the brake but the car lurched forward and I accelerated into a stopped car containing a family. I occasionally experienced the problem of unitended acceleration prior to the accident but at the time of the accident, I had not put the facts together. In the spring of 2008, I was on wet pavement going downhill when I applied the brake. The car seemed to accelerate rather than decelerate and I was thrown forward and into the rear of stopped pick up truck. I was injured on both occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426343, filed 2011-09, 25,000 miles“2004 Jaguar X-Type 81,000 miles. After driving for several hours at interstate speeds, the engine was slow to downshift. As car slowed to approximately 1200 rpms the engine suddenly sped up to 4500+ rpms making stopping impossible except to put engine in neutral. The same event happened four times during the 1300 mile trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10418642, filed 2011-08, 81,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015390Jun 1, 2005Difficult engaging first or reverse gear, especially when the vehicle is cold.
- 10017715Jun 1, 2004Driveline shudder/hesitation - 30 - 50 mph - automatic transmission vehicles - reprogram ecm - service action s953.
Transmission and drivetrain: 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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