2006 Jaguar X-Type Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles, 18 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 9 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and tires (3). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes6 29%
- Tires3 14%
- Air bags2 9.5%
- Engine1 4.8%
- Engine cooling1 4.8%
- Fuel system1 4.8%
- Seat belts1 4.8%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “In two occasions the vehicle has accelerated with no apparent reason after the brakes where applied. In the latest incident I was parking the vehicle in a fast-food restaurant when it happened, thankfully no other cars where affected by the incident. I would like to know if there has been a recall related with this type of occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10660432, filed 2014-11, 100,000 milesBrakes: “I was traveling on the freeway at 55 MPH, as I exited and touched the brakes the car would not slow down, the car gained speed, I pumped the brakes and the car continued to go faster, the car was out of control and crashed into a wall. I was seriously injured and fortunately no one else or other vehicle was involved. I am lucky to be alive. Just prior to impact I turned the wheel to the left causing the car to hit the right front first then the car flipped over. Only the passenger side air bag deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629346, filed 2014-08, 68,000 milesTires: “My wife and I were driving along i94 and an suddenly and light vibration from the front right tire, and soon after, I say the tire crossing the highway. The whole contact are of the tire rip off the walls of the tire. Completely gone. Only the two outer walls remain attached to the rim. Tires installed by our Jaguar dealer and less than 10,000 miles. Continental contiprocontact 225/45 r17 91h DOT p5ty pxh6 serial 50751 077449. Pictures of the failed tire available. Made in mexico.”
NHTSA complaint #10608226, filed 2014-07, 53,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Was driving approximately 30mph on my way to the dealer for scheduled oil change and without any warning the car started making a grinding noise and stopped. It would not move forward or reverse. Managed to get the car to the side of the road and called the dealer for assistance. Upon inspection the dealer told me the car needed a transmission and transfer case because the internal gears were fragmented.”
NHTSA complaint #10575565, filed 2014-03, 104,093 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,710 and 95,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 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 AWD | 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 2006 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 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X-Type 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| X-Type Sport Brake 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| X-Type Sport Brake 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
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 2006 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2006 Jaguar X-Type as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Jaguar X-Type is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 9 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 2006 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type get?
The EPA rates the 2006 Jaguar X-Type (X-Type, 3.0L 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type reported?
Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,500 miles and the middle half falls between 29,710 and 95,500 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.