2005 Jaguar X-Type Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles, 23 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 5 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags (3) and tires (3). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 52% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting5 20%
- Air bags3 12%
- Tires3 12%
- Brakes2 8.0%
- Seats2 8.0%
- Electrical system1 4.0%
- Engine cooling1 4.0%
- Other or unknown1 4.0%
Also reported: Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “Headlight adjusters broken. This causes the headlights to point downward at the road and reduced visibility for night driving. It was nearly impossible to see the lines on the road and operate the vehicle. The local Jaguar dealership acknowledges that these plastic adjusters are prone to breaking if adjusted and refused to work on the lights or provide a viable solution. Their first claim was that these lights could not be adjusted and sent me away twice without servicing the vehicle. Their solution was to tell me to search the internet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11089589, filed 2018-04, 75,400 milesAir bags: “Car hit a embankment and was a major accident flipping over twice than landing on side and the air bags never went off, my son and my future daughterinlaw suffered whip lash and back problems, this car is pretty new and says it has six air bags non went off.”
NHTSA complaint #10251965, filed 2008-12, 46,000 milesTires: “During routine inspection while washing our sedan, tire and wheel damage was noted on passenger-side: front tire has a blister and two cuts where tire meets wheel, wheel is nicked in several places. Rear tire has one small cut where tire meets wheel and wheel is nicked in several places. No loss of air pressure occurred. These low profile tires appear suspectible to minor impact damage from road potholes. We cannot locate an identical replacement tire from area dealers.”
NHTSA complaint #10191695, filed 2007-05, 19,000 milesBrakes: “The brakes in our Jaguar X-Type suddenly fail without warning. We have prevented any accidents by quickly grabbing for the emergency brake and this has stopped the car. It is very scary because the failure has happened when approaching intersections.”
NHTSA complaint #10209836, filed 2007-11, 28,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
52% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 64,814 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Type · sedan | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 10.5% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2005 Jaguar X-Type version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Type 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| X-Type 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X-Type 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X-Type 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| X-Type Sport Brake 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| X-Type Sport Brake 4WD/AWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X-Type Sport Brake 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X-Type Sport Brake 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10212845Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212844Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10212843Apr 14, 2021Electrical system. Attachment.
- 10146032Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
- 10146031Aug 20, 2018Electrical system. 18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
- 10146030Aug 20, 2018Equipment. SIM card activation issues
- 10146029Aug 20, 2018Equipment. InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
- 10134968Mar 8, 2018Equipment. Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10127619Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10079821Jun 8, 2016Engine cooling. Issue: a customer may raise a concern of their vehicle not passing state inspection in california and there is no warning light or other suggestion of a fault.
Other model years of the Jaguar X-Type
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 | 31,064 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 21 | 56,500 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 25 | 46,000 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 67 | 43,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 72 | 50,139 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 116 | 53,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Jaguar X-Type model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 5 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags with 3.
Has the 2005 Jaguar X-Type been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Jaguar X-Type get?
The EPA rates the 2005 Jaguar X-Type (X-Type, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Jaguar X-Type reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 64,814 miles; 52% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.