2005 Jaguar X-Type Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 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 owns a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. The contact stated that while placing the gear into reverse, she noticed a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the transfer case would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10552143, filed 2013-11, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle began jerking, exhibited an abnormal noise and immediately, lost power. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to a local transmission center. The mechanic informed the contact that the transmission was faulty and there were other unknown issues with the vehicle. The dealer was contacted but refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440536, filed 2011-12, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10015390Jun 1, 2005Difficult engaging first or reverse gear, especially when the vehicle is cold.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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