2005 Jaguar X-Type Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles.
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.
“The contact stated if one places the headrest onto the rear seats backwards, it locks into position. Once the headrests are locked into position, they are unable to be removed. The dealership determined this is the way the vehicle was designed. The manufacturer has been alerted. The vehicle is a 2005 Jaguar xty. Updated 04/11/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10153904, filed 2006-03, 8,000 miles“While driving on three separate occasions the vehicle's ignition failed which caused the vehicle to stall. The consumer stated the problem was due to insufficient rear adjustment of the drivers seat, the drivers seat needs to be increased by 2 1/2 inches to the rear because he knee comes in contact with the ignition and consequently shutting off the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10109466, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10015073May 1, 2005Premature front seat backrest wear on classic style seats - outer bolster support wire - modification procedure. Update. *tt original.
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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